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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.11, 1,444.92 and 269.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.11, 1,444.92 and 269.78 is: 404.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.11 : 1,444.92 = 269.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.11/1,444.92 = 269.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.11x = 1,444.92 × 269.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.11x = 389,814.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,814.13/963.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.74

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