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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.45, 1,461.04 and 454.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.45, 1,461.04 and 454.17 is: 680.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.45 : 1,461.04 = 454.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.45/1,461.04 = 454.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.45x = 1,461.04 × 454.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.45x = 663,564.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,564.88/974.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.96

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