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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.08, 1,461.08 and 425.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.08, 1,461.08 and 425.96 is: 638.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.08 : 1,461.08 = 425.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.08/1,461.08 = 425.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.08x = 1,461.08 × 425.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.08x = 622,361.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,361.64/974.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.92

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