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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.06, 1,448.91 and 272.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.06, 1,448.91 and 272.79 is: 409.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.06 : 1,448.91 = 272.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.06/1,448.91 = 272.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.06x = 1,448.91 × 272.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.06x = 395,248.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,248.16/966.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.13

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