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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.22, 1,462.80 and 427.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.22, 1,462.80 and 427.07 is: 640.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.22 : 1,462.80 = 427.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.22/1,462.80 = 427.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.22x = 1,462.80 × 427.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.22x = 624,718.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,718.00/975.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.60

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