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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.53, 1,463.00 and 455.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.53, 1,463.00 and 455.04 is: 682.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.53 : 1,463.00 = 455.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.53/1,463.00 = 455.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.53x = 1,463.00 × 455.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.53x = 665,721.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,721.24/975.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.42

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