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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.26, 1,446.37 and 280.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.26, 1,446.37 and 280.26 is: 420.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.26 : 1,446.37 = 280.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.26/1,446.37 = 280.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.26x = 1,446.37 × 280.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.26x = 405,359.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,359.66/964.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.38

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