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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.15, 1,462.65 and 455.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.15, 1,462.65 and 455.00 is: 682.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.15 : 1,462.65 = 455.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.15/1,462.65 = 455.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.15x = 1,462.65 × 455.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.15x = 665,498.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,498.44/975.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.46

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