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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.45, 1,455.71 and 277.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.45, 1,455.71 and 277.18 is: 415.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.45 : 1,455.71 = 277.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.45/1,455.71 = 277.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.45x = 1,455.71 × 277.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.45x = 403,488.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,488.67/970.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.78

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