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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.73, 1,454.46 and 276.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.73, 1,454.46 and 276.46 is: 414.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.73 : 1,454.46 = 276.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.73/1,454.46 = 276.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.73x = 1,454.46 × 276.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.73x = 402,100.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,100.01/969.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.65

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