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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.76, 1,448.52 and 272.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.76, 1,448.52 and 272.35 is: 408.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.76 : 1,448.52 = 272.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.76/1,448.52 = 272.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.76x = 1,448.52 × 272.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.76x = 394,504.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,504.42/965.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.49

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