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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.72, 1,448.58 and 272.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.72, 1,448.58 and 272.44 is: 408.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.72 : 1,448.58 = 272.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.72/1,448.58 = 272.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.72x = 1,448.58 × 272.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.72x = 394,651.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,651.14/965.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.66

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