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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.53, 1,463.65 and 427.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.53, 1,463.65 and 427.67 is: 641.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.53 : 1,463.65 = 427.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.53/1,463.65 = 427.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.53x = 1,463.65 × 427.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.53x = 625,959.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,959.20/975.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.66

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