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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.74, 1,460.88 and 425.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.74, 1,460.88 and 425.98 is: 639.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.74 : 1,460.88 = 425.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.74/1,460.88 = 425.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.74x = 1,460.88 × 425.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.74x = 622,305.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,305.66/973.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.09

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