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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.75, 1,447.37 and 280.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.75, 1,447.37 and 280.75 is: 421.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.75 : 1,447.37 = 280.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.75/1,447.37 = 280.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.75x = 1,447.37 × 280.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.75x = 406,347.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,347.72/964.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.19

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