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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.71, 1,464.99 and 428.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.71, 1,464.99 and 428.90 is: 643.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.71 : 1,464.99 = 428.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.71/1,464.99 = 428.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.71x = 1,464.99 × 428.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.71x = 628,325.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,325.28/976.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.31

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