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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.59, 1,459.44 and 425.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.59, 1,459.44 and 425.67 is: 638.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.59 : 1,459.44 = 425.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.59/1,459.44 = 425.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.59x = 1,459.44 × 425.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.59x = 621,239.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,239.82/973.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.09

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