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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.92, 1,458.55 and 424.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.92, 1,458.55 and 424.69 is: 636.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.92 : 1,458.55 = 424.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.92/1,458.55 = 424.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.92x = 1,458.55 × 424.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.92x = 619,431.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,431.60/972.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.67

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