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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.15, 1,458.48 and 424.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.15, 1,458.48 and 424.44 is: 636.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.15 : 1,458.48 = 424.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.15/1,458.48 = 424.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.15x = 1,458.48 × 424.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.15x = 619,037.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,037.25/972.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.77

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