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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.02, 1,462.76 and 427.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.02, 1,462.76 and 427.36 is: 641.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.02 : 1,462.76 = 427.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.02/1,462.76 = 427.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.02x = 1,462.76 × 427.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.02x = 625,125.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,125.11/975.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.14

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