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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.17, 1,459.26 and 425.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.17, 1,459.26 and 425.52 is: 638.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.17 : 1,459.26 = 425.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.17/1,459.26 = 425.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.17x = 1,459.26 × 425.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.17x = 620,944.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,944.32/973.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.06

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