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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.26, 1,463.70 and 427.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.26, 1,463.70 and 427.70 is: 641.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.26 : 1,463.70 = 427.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.26/1,463.70 = 427.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.26x = 1,463.70 × 427.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.26x = 626,024.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,024.49/975.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.91

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