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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.40, 1,463.35 and 428.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.40, 1,463.35 and 428.43 is: 642.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.40 : 1,463.35 = 428.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.40/1,463.35 = 428.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.40x = 1,463.35 × 428.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.40x = 626,943.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,943.04/976.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.10

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