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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.80, 1,410.60 and 453.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.80, 1,410.60 and 453.26 is: 680.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.80 : 1,410.60 = 453.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.80/1,410.60 = 453.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.80x = 1,410.60 × 453.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.80x = 639,368.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,368.56/939.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.32

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