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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.19, 1,464 and 428.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.19, 1,464 and 428.25 is: 642.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.19 : 1,464 = 428.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.19/1,464 = 428.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.19x = 1,464 × 428.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.19x = 626,958
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,958/976.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.25

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