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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.23, 1,463.40 and 428.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.23, 1,463.40 and 428.49 is: 642.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.23 : 1,463.40 = 428.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.23/1,463.40 = 428.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.23x = 1,463.40 × 428.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.23x = 627,052.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,052.27/976.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.32

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