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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.35, 1,462.79 and 454.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.35, 1,462.79 and 454.86 is: 682.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.35 : 1,462.79 = 454.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.35/1,462.79 = 454.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.35x = 1,462.79 × 454.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.35x = 665,364.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,364.66/975.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.18

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