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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.52, 1,409.66 and 453

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.52, 1,409.66 and 453 is: 679.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.52 : 1,409.66 = 453 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.52/1,409.66 = 453/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.52x = 1,409.66 × 453
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.52x = 638,575.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,575.98/939.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.68

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