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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.42, 1,410.95 and 453.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.42, 1,410.95 and 453.42 is: 680.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.42 : 1,410.95 = 453.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.42/1,410.95 = 453.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.42x = 1,410.95 × 453.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.42x = 639,752.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,752.95/940.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.28

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