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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.99, 1,456.27 and 277.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.99, 1,456.27 and 277.52 is: 416.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.99 : 1,456.27 = 277.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.99/1,456.27 = 277.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.99x = 1,456.27 × 277.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.99x = 404,136.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,136.08/970.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.21

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