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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.94, 1,450.38 and 273.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.94, 1,450.38 and 273.59 is: 410.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.94 : 1,450.38 = 273.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.94/1,450.38 = 273.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.94x = 1,450.38 × 273.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.94x = 396,813.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,813.09/966.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.38

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