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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.10, 1,445.94 and 270.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.10, 1,445.94 and 270.62 is: 405.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.10 : 1,445.94 = 270.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.10/1,445.94 = 270.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.10x = 1,445.94 × 270.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.10x = 391,300.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,300.28/964.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.87

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