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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.04, 1,460.94 and 426.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.04, 1,460.94 and 426.12 is: 639.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.04 : 1,460.94 = 426.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.04/1,460.94 = 426.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.04x = 1,460.94 × 426.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.04x = 622,535.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,535.75/974.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.13

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