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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.82, 1,448.82 and 272.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.82, 1,448.82 and 272.50 is: 408.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.82 : 1,448.82 = 272.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.82/1,448.82 = 272.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.82x = 1,448.82 × 272.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.82x = 394,799.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,799.15/965.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.77

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