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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.65, 1,463.73 and 427.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.65, 1,463.73 and 427.94 is: 642.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.65 : 1,463.73 = 427.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.65/1,463.73 = 427.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.65x = 1,463.73 × 427.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.65x = 626,388.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,388.62/975.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.02

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