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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.73, 1,463.63 and 427.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.73, 1,463.63 and 427.92 is: 641.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.73 : 1,463.63 = 427.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.73/1,463.63 = 427.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.73x = 1,463.63 × 427.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.73x = 626,316.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,316.55/975.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.90

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