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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.47, 1,449.70 and 273.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.47, 1,449.70 and 273.14 is: 409.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.47 : 1,449.70 = 273.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.47/1,449.70 = 273.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.47x = 1,449.70 × 273.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.47x = 395,970.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,970.91/966.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.71

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