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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.81, 1,463.73 and 420.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.81, 1,463.73 and 420.39 is: 630.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.81 : 1,463.73 = 420.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.81/1,463.73 = 420.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.81x = 1,463.73 × 420.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.81x = 615,337.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,337.45/975.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.59

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