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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.65, 1,454.48 and 276.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.65, 1,454.48 and 276.23 is: 414.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.65 : 1,454.48 = 276.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.65/1,454.48 = 276.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.65x = 1,454.48 × 276.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.65x = 401,771.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,771.01/969.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.35

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