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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.42, 1,459.33 and 425.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.42, 1,459.33 and 425.21 is: 637.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.42 : 1,459.33 = 425.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.42/1,459.33 = 425.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.42x = 1,459.33 × 425.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.42x = 620,513.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,513.35/973.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.46

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