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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.43, 1,410.95 and 453.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.43, 1,410.95 and 453.53 is: 680.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.43 : 1,410.95 = 453.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.43/1,410.95 = 453.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.43x = 1,410.95 × 453.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.43x = 639,912.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,912.81/940.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.45

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