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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.57, 1,463.85 and 427.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.57, 1,463.85 and 427.60 is: 641.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.57 : 1,463.85 = 427.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.57/1,463.85 = 427.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.57x = 1,463.85 × 427.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.57x = 625,947.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,947.00/975.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.62

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