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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.17, 1,463.99 and 428.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.17, 1,463.99 and 428.21 is: 642.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.17 : 1,463.99 = 428.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.17/1,463.99 = 428.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.17x = 1,463.99 × 428.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.17x = 626,896.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,896.68/976.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.20

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