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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.22, 1,460.28 and 425.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.22, 1,460.28 and 425.56 is: 638.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.22 : 1,460.28 = 425.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.22/1,460.28 = 425.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.22x = 1,460.28 × 425.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.22x = 621,434.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,434.70/973.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.54

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