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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.28, 1,444.90 and 269.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.28, 1,444.90 and 269.93 is: 404.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.28 : 1,444.90 = 269.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.28/1,444.90 = 269.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.28x = 1,444.90 × 269.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.28x = 390,021.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,021.86/963.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.89

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