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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.49, 1,459.85 and 425.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.49, 1,459.85 and 425.29 is: 637.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.49 : 1,459.85 = 425.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.49/1,459.85 = 425.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.49x = 1,459.85 × 425.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.49x = 620,853.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,853.66/973.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.76

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