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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.05, 1,458.75 and 424.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.05, 1,458.75 and 424.81 is: 636.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.05 : 1,458.75 = 424.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.05/1,458.75 = 424.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.05x = 1,458.75 × 424.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.05x = 619,691.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,691.59/973.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.85

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