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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.48, 1,446.77 and 271.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.48, 1,446.77 and 271.20 is: 406.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.48 : 1,446.77 = 271.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.48/1,446.77 = 271.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.48x = 1,446.77 × 271.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.48x = 392,358.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,358.58/964.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.81

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