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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.32, 1,463.18 and 427.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.32, 1,463.18 and 427.82 is: 641.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.32 : 1,463.18 = 427.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.32/1,463.18 = 427.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.32x = 1,463.18 × 427.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.32x = 625,970.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,970.35/976.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.15

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