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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.83, 1,454.97 and 276.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.83, 1,454.97 and 276.51 is: 414.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.83 : 1,454.97 = 276.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.83/1,454.97 = 276.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.83x = 1,454.97 × 276.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.83x = 402,310.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,310.26/969.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.83

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