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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.61, 1,462.68 and 481.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.61, 1,462.68 and 481.77 is: 723.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.61 : 1,462.68 = 481.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.61/1,462.68 = 481.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.61x = 1,462.68 × 481.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.61x = 704,675.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,675.34/974.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.03

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