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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.50, 1,448.25 and 281.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.50, 1,448.25 and 281.50 is: 422.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.50 : 1,448.25 = 281.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.50/1,448.25 = 281.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.50x = 1,448.25 × 281.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.50x = 407,682.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,682.38/965.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.25

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