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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.14, 1,445.92 and 270.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.14, 1,445.92 and 270.64 is: 405.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.14 : 1,445.92 = 270.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.14/1,445.92 = 270.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.14x = 1,445.92 × 270.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.14x = 391,323.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,323.79/964.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.88

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