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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.47, 1,453.98 and 276.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.47, 1,453.98 and 276.12 is: 414.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.47 : 1,453.98 = 276.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.47/1,453.98 = 276.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.47x = 1,453.98 × 276.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.47x = 401,469.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,469.32/969.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.11

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