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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.04, 1,444.50 and 279.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.04, 1,444.50 and 279.04 is: 418.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.04 : 1,444.50 = 279.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.04/1,444.50 = 279.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.04x = 1,444.50 × 279.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.04x = 403,073.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,073.28/963.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.54

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