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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.80, 1,456.28 and 277.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.80, 1,456.28 and 277.53 is: 416.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.80 : 1,456.28 = 277.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.80/1,456.28 = 277.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.80x = 1,456.28 × 277.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.80x = 404,160.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,160.00/970.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.32

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