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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.49, 1,465.12 and 428.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.49, 1,465.12 and 428.29 is: 642.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.49 : 1,465.12 = 428.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.49/1,465.12 = 428.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.49x = 1,465.12 × 428.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.49x = 627,496.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,496.24/976.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.60

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