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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.22, 1,409.41 and 453.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.22, 1,409.41 and 453.01 is: 679.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.22 : 1,409.41 = 453.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.22/1,409.41 = 453.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.22x = 1,409.41 × 453.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.22x = 638,471.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,471.20/940.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.07

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