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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.71, 1,460.25 and 425.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.71, 1,460.25 and 425.75 is: 638.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.71 : 1,460.25 = 425.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.71/1,460.25 = 425.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.71x = 1,460.25 × 425.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.71x = 621,694.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,694.14/973.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.48

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