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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.79, 1,454.46 and 276.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.79, 1,454.46 and 276.44 is: 414.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.79 : 1,454.46 = 276.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.79/1,454.46 = 276.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.79x = 1,454.46 × 276.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.79x = 402,070.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,070.92/969.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.60

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