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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.65, 1,460.41 and 453.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.65, 1,460.41 and 453.50 is: 680.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.65 : 1,460.41 = 453.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.65/1,460.41 = 453.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.65x = 1,460.41 × 453.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.65x = 662,287.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,287.50/973.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.21

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