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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.68, 1,461.12 and 425.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.68, 1,461.12 and 425.88 is: 639.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.68 : 1,461.12 = 425.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.68/1,461.12 = 425.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.68x = 1,461.12 × 425.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.68x = 622,261.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,261.79/973.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.08

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