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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.02, 1,455.03 and 276.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.02, 1,455.03 and 276.70 is: 415.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.02 : 1,455.03 = 276.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.02/1,455.03 = 276.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.02x = 1,455.03 × 276.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.02x = 402,606.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,606.80/970.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.05

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