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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.05, 1,408.77 and 452.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.05, 1,408.77 and 452.43 is: 678.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.05 : 1,408.77 = 452.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.05/1,408.77 = 452.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.05x = 1,408.77 × 452.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.05x = 637,369.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,369.81/940.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.02

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