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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.10, 1,455.15 and 276.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.10, 1,455.15 and 276.70 is: 415.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.10 : 1,455.15 = 276.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.10/1,455.15 = 276.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.10x = 1,455.15 × 276.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.10x = 402,640.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,640.01/970.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.05

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