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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.81, 1,457.94 and 278.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.81, 1,457.94 and 278.49 is: 417.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.81 : 1,457.94 = 278.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.81/1,457.94 = 278.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.81x = 1,457.94 × 278.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.81x = 406,021.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,021.71/971.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.80

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