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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.11, 1,459.68 and 425.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.11, 1,459.68 and 425.16 is: 637.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.11 : 1,459.68 = 425.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.11/1,459.68 = 425.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.11x = 1,459.68 × 425.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.11x = 620,597.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,597.55/973.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.75

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