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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.58, 1,445.45 and 270.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.58, 1,445.45 and 270.26 is: 405.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.58 : 1,445.45 = 270.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.58/1,445.45 = 270.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.58x = 1,445.45 × 270.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.58x = 390,640.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,640.77/963.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.41

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