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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.25, 1,460.93 and 426.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.25, 1,460.93 and 426.24 is: 639.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.25 : 1,460.93 = 426.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.25/1,460.93 = 426.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.25x = 1,460.93 × 426.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.25x = 622,704.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,704.67/974.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.16

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