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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.01, 1,410.30 and 452.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.01, 1,410.30 and 452.97 is: 679.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.01 : 1,410.30 = 452.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.01/1,410.30 = 452.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.01x = 1,410.30 × 452.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.01x = 638,823.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,823.59/940.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.60

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