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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.39, 1,459.60 and 425.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.39, 1,459.60 and 425.34 is: 637.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.39 : 1,459.60 = 425.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.39/1,459.60 = 425.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.39x = 1,459.60 × 425.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.39x = 620,826.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,826.26/973.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.80

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