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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.58, 1,454.28 and 276.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.58, 1,454.28 and 276.31 is: 414.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.58 : 1,454.28 = 276.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.58/1,454.28 = 276.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.58x = 1,454.28 × 276.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.58x = 401,832.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,832.11/969.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.44

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