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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.88, 1,464.50 and 428.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.88, 1,464.50 and 428.23 is: 642.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.88 : 1,464.50 = 428.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.88/1,464.50 = 428.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.88x = 1,464.50 × 428.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.88x = 627,133.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,133.37/975.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.64

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