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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.44, 1,462.16 and 454.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.44, 1,462.16 and 454.76 is: 682.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.44 : 1,462.16 = 454.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.44/1,462.16 = 454.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.44x = 1,462.16 × 454.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.44x = 664,931.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,931.88/974.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.37

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