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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.66, 1,459.53 and 425.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.66, 1,459.53 and 425.10 is: 637.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.66 : 1,459.53 = 425.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.66/1,459.53 = 425.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.66x = 1,459.53 × 425.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.66x = 620,446.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,446.20/972.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.89

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