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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.90, 1,448.56 and 272.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.90, 1,448.56 and 272.52 is: 408.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.90 : 1,448.56 = 272.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.90/1,448.56 = 272.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.90x = 1,448.56 × 272.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.90x = 394,761.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,761.57/965.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.70

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