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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.26, 1,460.02 and 425.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.26, 1,460.02 and 425.29 is: 637.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.26 : 1,460.02 = 425.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.26/1,460.02 = 425.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.26x = 1,460.02 × 425.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.26x = 620,931.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,931.91/974.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.34

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