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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.41, 1,462.44 and 427.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.41, 1,462.44 and 427.03 is: 640.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.41 : 1,462.44 = 427.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.41/1,462.44 = 427.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.41x = 1,462.44 × 427.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.41x = 624,505.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,505.75/974.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.91

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