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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.01, 1,458.72 and 424.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.01, 1,458.72 and 424.82 is: 636.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.01 : 1,458.72 = 424.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.01/1,458.72 = 424.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.01x = 1,458.72 × 424.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.01x = 619,686.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,686.14/973.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.88

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