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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.72, 1,447.08 and 271.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.72, 1,447.08 and 271.44 is: 407.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.72 : 1,447.08 = 271.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.72/1,447.08 = 271.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.72x = 1,447.08 × 271.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.72x = 392,795.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,795.40/964.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.16

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