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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.30, 1,446.45 and 280.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.30, 1,446.45 and 280.30 is: 420.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.30 : 1,446.45 = 280.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.30/1,446.45 = 280.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.30x = 1,446.45 × 280.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.30x = 405,439.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,439.94/964.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.45

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