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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.66, 1,446.83 and 280.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.66, 1,446.83 and 280.50 is: 420.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.66 : 1,446.83 = 280.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.66/1,446.83 = 280.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.66x = 1,446.83 × 280.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.66x = 405,835.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,835.82/964.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.70

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