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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.27, 1,455.41 and 276.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.27, 1,455.41 and 276.95 is: 415.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.27 : 1,455.41 = 276.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.27/1,455.41 = 276.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.27x = 1,455.41 × 276.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.27x = 403,075.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,075.80/970.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.43

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