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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.12, 1,464.14 and 428.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.12, 1,464.14 and 428.69 is: 643.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.12 : 1,464.14 = 428.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.12/1,464.14 = 428.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.12x = 1,464.14 × 428.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.12x = 627,666.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,666.91/976.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.02

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