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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.30, 1,411.04 and 453.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.30, 1,411.04 and 453.85 is: 681.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.30 : 1,411.04 = 453.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.30/1,411.04 = 453.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.30x = 1,411.04 × 453.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.30x = 640,400.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,400.50/940.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.06

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