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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.76, 1,448.62 and 272.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.76, 1,448.62 and 272.43 is: 408.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.76 : 1,448.62 = 272.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.76/1,448.62 = 272.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.76x = 1,448.62 × 272.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.76x = 394,646.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,646.87/965.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.64

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