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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.60, 1,463.62 and 455.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.60, 1,463.62 and 455.22 is: 682.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.60 : 1,463.62 = 455.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.60/1,463.62 = 455.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.60x = 1,463.62 × 455.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.60x = 666,269.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,269.10/975.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.93

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