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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.91, 1,445.82 and 270.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.91, 1,445.82 and 270.53 is: 405.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.91 : 1,445.82 = 270.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.91/1,445.82 = 270.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.91x = 1,445.82 × 270.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.91x = 391,137.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,137.68/963.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.78

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