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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.77, 1,463.00 and 455.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.77, 1,463.00 and 455.49 is: 682.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.77 : 1,463.00 = 455.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.77/1,463.00 = 455.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.77x = 1,463.00 × 455.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.77x = 666,383.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,383.01/975.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.93

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