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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.12, 1,464.18 and 428.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.12, 1,464.18 and 428.17 is: 642.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.12 : 1,464.18 = 428.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.12/1,464.18 = 428.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.12x = 1,464.18 × 428.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.12x = 626,917.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,917.95/976.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.26

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