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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.42, 1,454.13 and 276.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.42, 1,454.13 and 276.08 is: 414.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.42 : 1,454.13 = 276.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.42/1,454.13 = 276.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.42x = 1,454.13 × 276.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.42x = 401,456.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,456.21/969.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.12

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