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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.84, 1,454.83 and 276.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.84, 1,454.83 and 276.57 is: 414.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.84 : 1,454.83 = 276.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.84/1,454.83 = 276.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.84x = 1,454.83 × 276.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.84x = 402,361.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,361.64/969.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.87

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