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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.40, 1,458.76 and 426.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.40, 1,458.76 and 426.04 is: 638.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.40 : 1,458.76 = 426.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.40/1,458.76 = 426.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.40x = 1,458.76 × 426.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.40x = 621,490.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,490.11/973.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.47

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