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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.40, 1,455.65 and 277.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.40, 1,455.65 and 277.01 is: 415.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.40 : 1,455.65 = 277.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.40/1,455.65 = 277.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.40x = 1,455.65 × 277.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.40x = 403,228.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,228.91/970.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.53

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