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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.37, 1,458.97 and 424.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.37, 1,458.97 and 424.51 is: 636.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.37 : 1,458.97 = 424.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.37/1,458.97 = 424.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.37x = 1,458.97 × 424.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.37x = 619,342.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,342.65/973.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.29

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