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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.23, 1,447.54 and 271.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.23, 1,447.54 and 271.86 is: 407.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.23 : 1,447.54 = 271.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.23/1,447.54 = 271.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.23x = 1,447.54 × 271.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.23x = 393,528.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,528.22/965.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.70

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