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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.40, 1,460.96 and 426.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.40, 1,460.96 and 426.56 is: 639.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.40 : 1,460.96 = 426.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.40/1,460.96 = 426.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.40x = 1,460.96 × 426.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.40x = 623,187.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,187.10/974.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.56

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