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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.76, 1,459.27 and 424.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.76, 1,459.27 and 424.79 is: 636.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.76 : 1,459.27 = 424.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.76/1,459.27 = 424.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.76x = 1,459.27 × 424.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.76x = 619,874.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,874.94/973.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.58

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