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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.23, 1,455.56 and 276.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.23, 1,455.56 and 276.90 is: 415.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.23 : 1,455.56 = 276.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.23/1,455.56 = 276.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.23x = 1,455.56 × 276.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.23x = 403,047.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,047.73/970.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.42

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