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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.24, 1,463.31 and 454.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.24, 1,463.31 and 454.95 is: 682.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.24 : 1,463.31 = 454.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.24/1,463.31 = 454.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.24x = 1,463.31 × 454.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.24x = 665,732.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,732.88/975.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.63

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