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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.62, 1,462.34 and 426.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.62, 1,462.34 and 426.76 is: 639.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.62 : 1,462.34 = 426.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.62/1,462.34 = 426.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.62x = 1,462.34 × 426.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.62x = 624,065.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,065.63/975.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.66

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