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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.95, 1,464.12 and 456.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.95, 1,464.12 and 456.53 is: 684.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.95 : 1,464.12 = 456.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.95/1,464.12 = 456.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.95x = 1,464.12 × 456.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.95x = 668,412.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,412.42/975.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.89

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