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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.07, 1,460.63 and 454.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.07, 1,460.63 and 454.32 is: 681.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.07 : 1,460.63 = 454.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.07/1,460.63 = 454.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.07x = 1,460.63 × 454.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.07x = 663,591.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,591.15/974.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.26

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