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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.03, 1,445.90 and 270.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.03, 1,445.90 and 270.63 is: 405.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.03 : 1,445.90 = 270.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.03/1,445.90 = 270.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.03x = 1,445.90 × 270.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.03x = 391,303.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,303.92/964.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.90

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