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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.70, 1,445.55 and 270.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.70, 1,445.55 and 270.44 is: 405.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.70 : 1,445.55 = 270.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.70/1,445.55 = 270.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.70x = 1,445.55 × 270.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.70x = 390,931.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,931.72/963.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.66

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