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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.38, 1,463.04 and 427.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.38, 1,463.04 and 427.40 is: 641.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.38 : 1,463.04 = 427.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.38/1,463.04 = 427.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.38x = 1,463.04 × 427.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.38x = 625,303.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,303.30/975.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.09

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