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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.07, 1,454.87 and 276.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.07, 1,454.87 and 276.57 is: 414.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.07 : 1,454.87 = 276.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.07/1,454.87 = 276.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.07x = 1,454.87 × 276.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.07x = 402,372.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,372.01/970.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.79

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