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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.59, 1,446.77 and 271.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.59, 1,446.77 and 271.31 is: 406.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.59 : 1,446.77 = 271.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.59/1,446.77 = 271.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.59x = 1,446.77 × 271.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.59x = 392,523.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,523.17/964.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.93

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