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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.69, 1,461.76 and 426.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.69, 1,461.76 and 426.74 is: 640.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.69 : 1,461.76 = 426.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.69/1,461.76 = 426.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.69x = 1,461.76 × 426.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.69x = 623,794.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,794.05/974.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.00

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