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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.39, 1,462.62 and 455.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.39, 1,462.62 and 455.69 is: 682.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.39 : 1,462.62 = 455.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.39/1,462.62 = 455.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.39x = 1,462.62 × 455.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.39x = 666,506.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,506.67/976.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.63

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