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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.09, 1,458.78 and 424.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.09, 1,458.78 and 424.85 is: 636.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.09 : 1,458.78 = 424.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.09/1,458.78 = 424.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.09x = 1,458.78 × 424.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.09x = 619,757.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,757.38/973.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.90

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