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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.10, 1,449.14 and 272.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.10, 1,449.14 and 272.70 is: 409.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.10 : 1,449.14 = 272.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.10/1,449.14 = 272.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.10x = 1,449.14 × 272.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.10x = 395,180.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,180.48/966.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.05

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