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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.21, 1,456.85 and 277.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.21, 1,456.85 and 277.92 is: 416.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.21 : 1,456.85 = 277.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.21/1,456.85 = 277.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.21x = 1,456.85 × 277.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.21x = 404,888.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,888.45/971.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.89

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