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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.13, 1,463.37 and 427.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.13, 1,463.37 and 427.48 is: 641.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.13 : 1,463.37 = 427.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.13/1,463.37 = 427.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.13x = 1,463.37 × 427.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.13x = 625,554.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,554.09/975.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.51

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