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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.37, 1,449.56 and 273.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.37, 1,449.56 and 273.02 is: 409.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.37 : 1,449.56 = 273.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.37/1,449.56 = 273.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.37x = 1,449.56 × 273.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.37x = 395,758.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,758.70/966.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.53

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