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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.44, 1,460.78 and 454.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.44, 1,460.78 and 454.51 is: 681.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.44 : 1,460.78 = 454.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.44/1,460.78 = 454.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.44x = 1,460.78 × 454.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.44x = 663,939.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,939.12/974.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.35

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