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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.15, 1,459.98 and 425.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.15, 1,459.98 and 425.44 is: 638.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.15 : 1,459.98 = 425.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.15/1,459.98 = 425.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.15x = 1,459.98 × 425.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.15x = 621,133.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,133.89/973.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.27

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