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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.07, 1,445.86 and 270.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.07, 1,445.86 and 270.71 is: 406.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.07 : 1,445.86 = 270.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.07/1,445.86 = 270.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.07x = 1,445.86 × 270.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.07x = 391,411.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,411.70/964.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.00

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