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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.08, 1,464.38 and 428.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.08, 1,464.38 and 428.32 is: 642.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.08 : 1,464.38 = 428.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.08/1,464.38 = 428.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.08x = 1,464.38 × 428.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.08x = 627,224.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,224.54/976.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.59

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