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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.63, 1,408.52 and 453.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.63, 1,408.52 and 453.03 is: 679.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.63 : 1,408.52 = 453.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.63/1,408.52 = 453.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.63x = 1,408.52 × 453.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.63x = 638,097.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,097.67/939.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.09

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