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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.22, 1,458.58 and 424.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.22, 1,458.58 and 424.26 is: 636.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.22 : 1,458.58 = 424.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.22/1,458.58 = 424.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.22x = 1,458.58 × 424.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.22x = 618,817.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,817.15/972.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.50

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