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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.77, 1,447.23 and 271.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.77, 1,447.23 and 271.44 is: 407.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.77 : 1,447.23 = 271.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.77/1,447.23 = 271.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.77x = 1,447.23 × 271.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.77x = 392,836.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,836.11/964.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.18

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