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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.78, 1,446.95 and 271.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.78, 1,446.95 and 271.52 is: 407.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.78 : 1,446.95 = 271.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.78/1,446.95 = 271.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.78x = 1,446.95 × 271.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.78x = 392,874.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,874.73/964.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.22

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