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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.84, 1,462.25 and 426.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.84, 1,462.25 and 426.89 is: 640.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.84 : 1,462.25 = 426.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.84/1,462.25 = 426.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.84x = 1,462.25 × 426.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.84x = 624,224.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,224.63/974.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.34

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