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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.66, 1,454.72 and 276.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.66, 1,454.72 and 276.34 is: 414.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.66 : 1,454.72 = 276.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.66/1,454.72 = 276.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.66x = 1,454.72 × 276.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.66x = 401,996.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,996.59/969.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.57

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