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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.73, 1,457.46 and 423.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.73, 1,457.46 and 423.90 is: 635.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.73 : 1,457.46 = 423.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.73/1,457.46 = 423.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.73x = 1,457.46 × 423.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.73x = 617,817.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,817.29/971.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.79

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