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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.42, 1,462.66 and 455.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.42, 1,462.66 and 455.70 is: 682.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.42 : 1,462.66 = 455.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.42/1,462.66 = 455.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.42x = 1,462.66 × 455.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.42x = 666,531.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,531.88/976.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.63

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