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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.93, 1,450.38 and 273.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.93, 1,450.38 and 273.65 is: 410.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.93 : 1,450.38 = 273.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.93/1,450.38 = 273.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.93x = 1,450.38 × 273.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.93x = 396,889.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,889.24/966.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.46

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