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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.55, 1,459.49 and 425.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.55, 1,459.49 and 425.32 is: 637.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.55 : 1,459.49 = 425.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.55/1,459.49 = 425.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.55x = 1,459.49 × 425.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.55x = 620,740.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,740.86/973.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.61

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