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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.30, 1,411.11 and 453.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.30, 1,411.11 and 453.22 is: 680.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.30 : 1,411.11 = 453.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.30/1,411.11 = 453.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.30x = 1,411.11 × 453.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.30x = 639,543.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,543.27/940.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.15

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