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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.85, 1,456.44 and 277.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.85, 1,456.44 and 277.50 is: 416.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.85 : 1,456.44 = 277.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.85/1,456.44 = 277.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.85x = 1,456.44 × 277.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.85x = 404,162.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,162.10/970.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.30

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