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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.38, 1,462.65 and 427.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.38, 1,462.65 and 427.91 is: 641.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.38 : 1,462.65 = 427.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.38/1,462.65 = 427.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.38x = 1,462.65 × 427.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.38x = 625,882.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,882.56/975.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.68

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