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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.38, 1,409.62 and 453.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.38, 1,409.62 and 453.17 is: 679.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.38 : 1,409.62 = 453.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.38/1,409.62 = 453.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.38x = 1,409.62 × 453.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.38x = 638,797.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,797.50/940.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.30

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