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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.92, 1,458.52 and 424.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.92, 1,458.52 and 424.16 is: 636.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.92 : 1,458.52 = 424.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.92/1,458.52 = 424.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.92x = 1,458.52 × 424.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.92x = 618,645.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,645.84/971.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.52

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