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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.27, 1,462.96 and 427.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.27, 1,462.96 and 427.46 is: 641.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.27 : 1,462.96 = 427.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.27/1,462.96 = 427.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.27x = 1,462.96 × 427.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.27x = 625,358.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,358.33/975.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.21

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