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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.70, 1,448.46 and 272.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.70, 1,448.46 and 272.34 is: 408.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.70 : 1,448.46 = 272.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.70/1,448.46 = 272.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.70x = 1,448.46 × 272.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.70x = 394,473.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,473.60/965.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.48

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