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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.65, 1,457.73 and 424.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.65, 1,457.73 and 424.68 is: 636.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.65 : 1,457.73 = 424.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.65/1,457.73 = 424.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.65x = 1,457.73 × 424.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.65x = 619,068.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,068.78/972.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.48

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