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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.48, 1,460.67 and 425.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.48, 1,460.67 and 425.59 is: 638.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.48 : 1,460.67 = 425.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.48/1,460.67 = 425.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.48x = 1,460.67 × 425.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.48x = 621,646.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,646.96/973.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.58

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