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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.85, 1,460.73 and 425.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.85, 1,460.73 and 425.90 is: 638.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.85 : 1,460.73 = 425.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.85/1,460.73 = 425.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.85x = 1,460.73 × 425.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.85x = 622,130.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,130.16/973.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.84

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