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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.84, 1,410 and 453.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.84, 1,410 and 453.12 is: 679.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.84 : 1,410 = 453.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.84/1,410 = 453.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.84x = 1,410 × 453.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.84x = 638,899.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,899.20/939.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.80

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