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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.42, 1,460.52 and 425.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.42, 1,460.52 and 425.92 is: 639.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.42 : 1,460.52 = 425.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.42/1,460.52 = 425.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.42x = 1,460.52 × 425.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.42x = 622,064.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,064.68/973.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.05

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