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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.32, 1,453.80 and 275.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.32, 1,453.80 and 275.84 is: 413.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.32 : 1,453.80 = 275.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.32/1,453.80 = 275.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.32x = 1,453.80 × 275.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.32x = 401,016.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,016.19/969.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.71

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