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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.55, 1,463.79 and 455.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.55, 1,463.79 and 455.95 is: 683.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.55 : 1,463.79 = 455.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.55/1,463.79 = 455.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.55x = 1,463.79 × 455.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.55x = 667,415.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,415.05/976.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.44

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