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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.94, 1,458.50 and 424.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.94, 1,458.50 and 424.12 is: 636.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.94 : 1,458.50 = 424.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.94/1,458.50 = 424.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.94x = 1,458.50 × 424.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.94x = 618,579.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,579.02/971.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.44

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