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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.16, 1,408.19 and 452.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.16, 1,408.19 and 452.18 is: 677.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.16 : 1,408.19 = 452.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.16/1,408.19 = 452.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.16x = 1,408.19 × 452.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.16x = 636,756.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,756.61/940.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.28

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