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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.39, 1,446.31 and 271.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.39, 1,446.31 and 271.01 is: 406.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.39 : 1,446.31 = 271.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.39/1,446.31 = 271.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.39x = 1,446.31 × 271.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.39x = 391,964.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,964.47/964.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.44

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