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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.14, 1,449.19 and 272.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.14, 1,449.19 and 272.85 is: 409.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.14 : 1,449.19 = 272.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.14/1,449.19 = 272.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.14x = 1,449.19 × 272.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.14x = 395,411.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,411.49/966.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.27

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