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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.95, 1,449.01 and 272.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.95, 1,449.01 and 272.62 is: 408.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.95 : 1,449.01 = 272.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.95/1,449.01 = 272.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.95x = 1,449.01 × 272.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.95x = 395,029.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,029.72/965.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.96

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