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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.07, 1,457.82 and 424.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.07, 1,457.82 and 424.12 is: 636.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.07 : 1,457.82 = 424.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.07/1,457.82 = 424.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.07x = 1,457.82 × 424.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.07x = 618,290.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,290.62/972.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.06

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