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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.49, 1,448.24 and 272.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.49, 1,448.24 and 272.13 is: 408.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.49 : 1,448.24 = 272.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.49/1,448.24 = 272.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.49x = 1,448.24 × 272.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.49x = 394,109.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,109.55/965.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.20

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