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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.42, 1,465.02 and 428.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.42, 1,465.02 and 428.92 is: 643.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.42 : 1,465.02 = 428.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.42/1,465.02 = 428.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.42x = 1,465.02 × 428.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.42x = 628,376.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,376.38/976.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.55

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