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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.36, 1,410.96 and 453.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.36, 1,410.96 and 453.36 is: 680.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.36 : 1,410.96 = 453.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.36/1,410.96 = 453.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.36x = 1,410.96 × 453.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.36x = 639,672.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,672.83/940.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.24

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