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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.23, 1,463.99 and 420.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.23, 1,463.99 and 420.35 is: 630.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.23 : 1,463.99 = 420.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.23/1,463.99 = 420.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.23x = 1,463.99 × 420.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.23x = 615,378.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,378.77/976.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.36

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