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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.99, 1,446.22 and 270.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.99, 1,446.22 and 270.65 is: 406.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.99 : 1,446.22 = 270.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.99/1,446.22 = 270.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.99x = 1,446.22 × 270.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.99x = 391,424.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,424.29/963.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.05

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