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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.61, 1,464.93 and 428.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.61, 1,464.93 and 428.67 is: 643.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.61 : 1,464.93 = 428.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.61/1,464.93 = 428.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.61x = 1,464.93 × 428.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.61x = 627,971.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,971.54/976.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.01

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