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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.46, 1,453.95 and 276.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.46, 1,453.95 and 276.13 is: 414.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.46 : 1,453.95 = 276.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.46/1,453.95 = 276.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.46x = 1,453.95 × 276.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.46x = 401,481.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,481.03/969.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.13

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