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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.08, 1,447.40 and 271.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.08, 1,447.40 and 271.82 is: 407.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.08 : 1,447.40 = 271.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.08/1,447.40 = 271.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.08x = 1,447.40 × 271.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.08x = 393,432.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,432.27/965.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.67

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