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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.21, 1,451.07 and 273.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.21, 1,451.07 and 273.88 is: 410.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.21 : 1,451.07 = 273.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.21/1,451.07 = 273.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.21x = 1,451.07 × 273.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.21x = 397,419.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,419.05/967.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.89

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