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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.00, 1,460.34 and 453.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.00, 1,460.34 and 453.71 is: 680.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.00 : 1,460.34 = 453.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.00/1,460.34 = 453.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.00x = 1,460.34 × 453.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.00x = 662,563.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,563.56/974.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.25

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