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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.41, 1,447.96 and 272.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.41, 1,447.96 and 272.01 is: 407.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.41 : 1,447.96 = 272.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.41/1,447.96 = 272.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.41x = 1,447.96 × 272.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.41x = 393,859.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,859.60/965.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.97

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