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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.44, 1,448.16 and 281.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.44, 1,448.16 and 281.44 is: 422.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.44 : 1,448.16 = 281.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.44/1,448.16 = 281.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.44x = 1,448.16 × 281.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.44x = 407,570.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,570.15/965.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.16

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