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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.93, 1,448.80 and 272.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.93, 1,448.80 and 272.59 is: 408.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.93 : 1,448.80 = 272.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.93/1,448.80 = 272.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.93x = 1,448.80 × 272.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.93x = 394,928.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,928.39/965.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.86

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