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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.60, 1,455.78 and 277.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.60, 1,455.78 and 277.34 is: 415.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.60 : 1,455.78 = 277.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.60/1,455.78 = 277.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.60x = 1,455.78 × 277.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.60x = 403,746.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,746.03/970.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.98

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