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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.47, 1,455.74 and 277.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.47, 1,455.74 and 277.17 is: 415.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.47 : 1,455.74 = 277.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.47/1,455.74 = 277.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.47x = 1,455.74 × 277.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.47x = 403,486.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,486.07/970.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.76

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