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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.08, 1,453.80 and 275.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.08, 1,453.80 and 275.85 is: 413.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.08 : 1,453.80 = 275.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.08/1,453.80 = 275.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.08x = 1,453.80 × 275.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.08x = 401,031.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,031.76/969.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.83

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