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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.59, 1,460.67 and 453.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.59, 1,460.67 and 453.89 is: 680.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.59 : 1,460.67 = 453.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.59/1,460.67 = 453.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.59x = 1,460.67 × 453.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.59x = 662,981.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,981.24/973.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.97

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