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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.79, 1,455.93 and 277.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.79, 1,455.93 and 277.46 is: 416.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.79 : 1,455.93 = 277.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.79/1,455.93 = 277.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.79x = 1,455.93 × 277.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.79x = 403,959.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,959.74/970.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.12

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