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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.12, 1,409.36 and 453.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.12, 1,409.36 and 453.51 is: 679.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.12 : 1,409.36 = 453.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.12/1,409.36 = 453.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.12x = 1,409.36 × 453.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.12x = 639,156.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,156.46/940.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.87

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