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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.74, 1,445.30 and 270.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.74, 1,445.30 and 270.35 is: 405.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.74 : 1,445.30 = 270.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.74/1,445.30 = 270.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.74x = 1,445.30 × 270.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.74x = 390,736.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,736.86/963.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.44

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