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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.04, 1,458.72 and 424.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.04, 1,458.72 and 424.58 is: 636.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.04 : 1,458.72 = 424.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.04/1,458.72 = 424.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.04x = 1,458.72 × 424.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.04x = 619,336.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,336.04/973.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.50

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