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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.79, 1,462.47 and 455.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.79, 1,462.47 and 455.10 is: 682.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.79 : 1,462.47 = 455.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.79/1,462.47 = 455.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.79x = 1,462.47 × 455.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.79x = 665,570.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,570.10/974.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.78

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