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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.02, 1,446.11 and 270.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.02, 1,446.11 and 270.69 is: 406.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.02 : 1,446.11 = 270.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.02/1,446.11 = 270.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.02x = 1,446.11 × 270.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.02x = 391,454.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,454.51/964.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.06

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