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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.10, 1,446.13 and 270.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.10, 1,446.13 and 270.76 is: 406.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.10 : 1,446.13 = 270.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.10/1,446.13 = 270.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.10x = 1,446.13 × 270.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.10x = 391,554.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,554.16/964.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.13

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