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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.05, 1,410 and 452.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.05, 1,410 and 452.97 is: 679.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.05 : 1,410 = 452.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.05/1,410 = 452.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.05x = 1,410 × 452.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.05x = 638,687.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,687.70/940.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.42

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