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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.77, 1,456.16 and 277.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.77, 1,456.16 and 277.45 is: 416.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.77 : 1,456.16 = 277.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.77/1,456.16 = 277.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.77x = 1,456.16 × 277.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.77x = 404,011.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,011.59/970.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.18

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