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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.14, 1,459.22 and 425.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.14, 1,459.22 and 425.08 is: 637.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.14 : 1,459.22 = 425.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.14/1,459.22 = 425.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.14x = 1,459.22 × 425.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.14x = 620,285.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,285.24/973.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.41

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