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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.76, 1,460.08 and 454.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.76, 1,460.08 and 454.10 is: 680.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.76 : 1,460.08 = 454.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.76/1,460.08 = 454.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.76x = 1,460.08 × 454.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.76x = 663,022.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,022.33/973.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.89

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