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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.52, 1,463.55 and 427.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.52, 1,463.55 and 427.76 is: 641.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.52 : 1,463.55 = 427.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.52/1,463.55 = 427.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.52x = 1,463.55 × 427.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.52x = 626,048.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,048.15/975.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.76

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