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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.58, 1,446.95 and 271.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.58, 1,446.95 and 271.26 is: 406.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.58 : 1,446.95 = 271.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.58/1,446.95 = 271.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.58x = 1,446.95 × 271.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.58x = 392,499.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,499.66/964.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.91

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