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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.69, 1,458.76 and 424.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.69, 1,458.76 and 424.74 is: 636.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.69 : 1,458.76 = 424.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.69/1,458.76 = 424.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.69x = 1,458.76 × 424.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.69x = 619,593.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,593.72/972.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.99

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