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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.98, 1,455.24 and 276.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.98, 1,455.24 and 276.66 is: 415.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.98 : 1,455.24 = 276.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.98/1,455.24 = 276.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.98x = 1,455.24 × 276.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.98x = 402,606.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,606.70/969.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.07

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