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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.20, 1,449.25 and 272.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.20, 1,449.25 and 272.90 is: 409.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.20 : 1,449.25 = 272.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.20/1,449.25 = 272.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.20x = 1,449.25 × 272.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.20x = 395,503.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,503.27/966.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.34

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