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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.94, 1,461.53 and 455.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.94, 1,461.53 and 455.01 is: 682.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.94 : 1,461.53 = 455.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.94/1,461.53 = 455.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.94x = 1,461.53 × 455.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.94x = 665,008.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,008.49/974.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.10

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