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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.06, 1,461.12 and 425.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.06, 1,461.12 and 425.96 is: 638.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.06 : 1,461.12 = 425.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.06/1,461.12 = 425.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.06x = 1,461.12 × 425.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.06x = 622,378.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,378.68/974.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.95

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