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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.29, 1,449.48 and 273.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.29, 1,449.48 and 273.01 is: 409.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.29 : 1,449.48 = 273.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.29/1,449.48 = 273.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.29x = 1,449.48 × 273.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.29x = 395,718.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,718.91/966.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.53

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