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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.63, 1,448.53 and 272.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.63, 1,448.53 and 272.30 is: 408.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.63 : 1,448.53 = 272.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.63/1,448.53 = 272.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.63x = 1,448.53 × 272.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.63x = 394,433.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,433.36/965.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.47

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