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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.10, 1,458.72 and 424.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.10, 1,458.72 and 424.36 is: 636.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.10 : 1,458.72 = 424.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.10/1,458.72 = 424.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.10x = 1,458.72 × 424.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.10x = 619,022.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,022.42/972.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.79

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