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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.24, 1,459.87 and 425.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.24, 1,459.87 and 425.28 is: 637.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.24 : 1,459.87 = 425.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.24/1,459.87 = 425.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.24x = 1,459.87 × 425.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.24x = 620,857.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,857.92/973.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.93

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