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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.62, 1,463.27 and 455.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.62, 1,463.27 and 455.54 is: 683.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.62 : 1,463.27 = 455.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.62/1,463.27 = 455.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.62x = 1,463.27 × 455.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.62x = 666,568.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,568.42/975.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.22

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