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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.98, 1,449.24 and 272.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.98, 1,449.24 and 272.67 is: 409.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.98 : 1,449.24 = 272.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.98/1,449.24 = 272.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.98x = 1,449.24 × 272.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.98x = 395,159.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,159.35/965.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.08

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