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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.99, 1,447.48 and 271.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.99, 1,447.48 and 271.66 is: 407.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.99 : 1,447.48 = 271.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.99/1,447.48 = 271.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.99x = 1,447.48 × 271.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.99x = 393,217.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,217.90/964.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.48

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