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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.72, 1,464.26 and 428.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.72, 1,464.26 and 428.06 is: 642.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.72 : 1,464.26 = 428.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.72/1,464.26 = 428.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.72x = 1,464.26 × 428.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.72x = 626,781.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,781.67/975.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.38

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