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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.37, 1,454.04 and 276.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.37, 1,454.04 and 276.05 is: 414.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.37 : 1,454.04 = 276.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.37/1,454.04 = 276.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.37x = 1,454.04 × 276.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.37x = 401,380.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,380.47/969.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.06

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