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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.99, 1,461.47 and 427.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.99, 1,461.47 and 427.07 is: 640.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.99 : 1,461.47 = 427.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.99/1,461.47 = 427.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.99x = 1,461.47 × 427.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.99x = 624,140.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,140.55/974.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.15

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