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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.12, 1,458.96 and 425.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.12, 1,458.96 and 425.20 is: 637.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.12 : 1,458.96 = 425.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.12/1,458.96 = 425.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.12x = 1,458.96 × 425.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.12x = 620,349.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,349.79/973.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.49

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