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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.12, 1,459.72 and 425.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.12, 1,459.72 and 425.32 is: 638.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.12 : 1,459.72 = 425.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.12/1,459.72 = 425.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.12x = 1,459.72 × 425.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.12x = 620,848.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,848.11/973.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.00

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