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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.28, 1,459.08 and 424.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.28, 1,459.08 and 424.20 is: 636.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.28 : 1,459.08 = 424.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.28/1,459.08 = 424.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.28x = 1,459.08 × 424.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.28x = 618,941.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,941.74/972.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.59

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