Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.86, 1,464 and 428.45
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 976.86, 1,464 and 428.45 is: 642.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
976.86 : 1,464 = 428.45 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
976.86/1,464 = 428.45/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
976.86x = 1,464 × 428.45 - Step 4: Simplify right side
976.86x = 627,243.48 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 627,243.48/976.86 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 642.10
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