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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.50, 1,459.43 and 425.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.50, 1,459.43 and 425.27 is: 637.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.50 : 1,459.43 = 425.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.50/1,459.43 = 425.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.50x = 1,459.43 × 425.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.50x = 620,649.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,649.10/973.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.54

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