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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.32, 1,461.16 and 454

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.32, 1,461.16 and 454 is: 680.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.32 : 1,461.16 = 454 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.32/1,461.16 = 454/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.32x = 1,461.16 × 454
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.32x = 663,366.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,366.64/974.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.85

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