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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.44, 1,462.20 and 426.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.44, 1,462.20 and 426.62 is: 640.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.44 : 1,462.20 = 426.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.44/1,462.20 = 426.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.44x = 1,462.20 × 426.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.44x = 623,803.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,803.76/974.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.17

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