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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.07, 1,455.11 and 276.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.07, 1,455.11 and 276.82 is: 415.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.07 : 1,455.11 = 276.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.07/1,455.11 = 276.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.07x = 1,455.11 × 276.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.07x = 402,803.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,803.55/970.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.23

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