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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.55, 1,460.99 and 426.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.55, 1,460.99 and 426.32 is: 639.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.55 : 1,460.99 = 426.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.55/1,460.99 = 426.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.55x = 1,460.99 × 426.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.55x = 622,839.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,839.82/974.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.11

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