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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.33, 1,461.74 and 426.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.33, 1,461.74 and 426.78 is: 639.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.33 : 1,461.74 = 426.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.33/1,461.74 = 426.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.33x = 1,461.74 × 426.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.33x = 623,839.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,839.26/975.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.62

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