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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.21, 1,454.07 and 275.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.21, 1,454.07 and 275.88 is: 413.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.21 : 1,454.07 = 275.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.21/1,454.07 = 275.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.21x = 1,454.07 × 275.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.21x = 401,148.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,148.83/969.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.89

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