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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.26, 1,456.83 and 277.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.26, 1,456.83 and 277.92 is: 416.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.26 : 1,456.83 = 277.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.26/1,456.83 = 277.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.26x = 1,456.83 × 277.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.26x = 404,882.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,882.19/971.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.86

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