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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.10, 1,460.22 and 425.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.10, 1,460.22 and 425.36 is: 638.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.10 : 1,460.22 = 425.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.10/1,460.22 = 425.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.10x = 1,460.22 × 425.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.10x = 621,119.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,119.18/973.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.29

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