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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.60, 1,462.12 and 454.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.60, 1,462.12 and 454.22 is: 681.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.60 : 1,462.12 = 454.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.60/1,462.12 = 454.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.60x = 1,462.12 × 454.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.60x = 664,124.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,124.15/974.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.43

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