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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.04, 1,408.84 and 452.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.04, 1,408.84 and 452.83 is: 678.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.04 : 1,408.84 = 452.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.04/1,408.84 = 452.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.04x = 1,408.84 × 452.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.04x = 637,965.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,965.02/940.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.66

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