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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.29, 1,453.72 and 275.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.29, 1,453.72 and 275.94 is: 413.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.29 : 1,453.72 = 275.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.29/1,453.72 = 275.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.29x = 1,453.72 × 275.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.29x = 401,138.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,138.12/969.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.85

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