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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.92, 1,448.72 and 272.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.92, 1,448.72 and 272.68 is: 408.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.92 : 1,448.72 = 272.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.92/1,448.72 = 272.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.92x = 1,448.72 × 272.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.92x = 395,036.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,036.97/965.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.97

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