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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.22, 1,450.64 and 273.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.22, 1,450.64 and 273.71 is: 410.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.22 : 1,450.64 = 273.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.22/1,450.64 = 273.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.22x = 1,450.64 × 273.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.22x = 397,046.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,046.05/967.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.50

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