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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.39, 1,462.44 and 455.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.39, 1,462.44 and 455.12 is: 682.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.39 : 1,462.44 = 455.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.39/1,462.44 = 455.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.39x = 1,462.44 × 455.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.39x = 665,585.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,585.69/975.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.38

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