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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.08, 1,459.62 and 425.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.08, 1,459.62 and 425.25 is: 637.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.08 : 1,459.62 = 425.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.08/1,459.62 = 425.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.08x = 1,459.62 × 425.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.08x = 620,703.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,703.41/973.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.88

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