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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.95, 1,460.67 and 426.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.95, 1,460.67 and 426.03 is: 638.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.95 : 1,460.67 = 426.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.95/1,460.67 = 426.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.95x = 1,460.67 × 426.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.95x = 622,289.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,289.24/973.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.93

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