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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.31, 1,409.27 and 452.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.31, 1,409.27 and 452.10 is: 678.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.31 : 1,409.27 = 452.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.31/1,409.27 = 452.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.31x = 1,409.27 × 452.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.31x = 637,130.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,130.97/939.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.30

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