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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.15, 1,449.32 and 272.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.15, 1,449.32 and 272.84 is: 409.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.15 : 1,449.32 = 272.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.15/1,449.32 = 272.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.15x = 1,449.32 × 272.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.15x = 395,423.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,423.86/966.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.28

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