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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.58, 1,448.28 and 272.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.58, 1,448.28 and 272.31 is: 408.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.58 : 1,448.28 = 272.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.58/1,448.28 = 272.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.58x = 1,448.28 × 272.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.58x = 394,381.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,381.13/965.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.44

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