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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.92, 1,460.80 and 426.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.92, 1,460.80 and 426.16 is: 639.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.92 : 1,460.80 = 426.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.92/1,460.80 = 426.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.92x = 1,460.80 × 426.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.92x = 622,534.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,534.53/973.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.20

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