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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.96, 1,450.50 and 273.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.96, 1,450.50 and 273.72 is: 410.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.96 : 1,450.50 = 273.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.96/1,450.50 = 273.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.96x = 1,450.50 × 273.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.96x = 397,030.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,030.86/966.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.60

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