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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.47, 1,463.72 and 428.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.47, 1,463.72 and 428.56 is: 642.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.47 : 1,463.72 = 428.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.47/1,463.72 = 428.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.47x = 1,463.72 × 428.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.47x = 627,288.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,288.45/976.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.40

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