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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.35, 1,461.29 and 453.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.35, 1,461.29 and 453.86 is: 680.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.35 : 1,461.29 = 453.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.35/1,461.29 = 453.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.35x = 1,461.29 × 453.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.35x = 663,223.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,223.65/974.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.68

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