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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.44, 1,408.52 and 453.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.44, 1,408.52 and 453.84 is: 679.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.44 : 1,408.52 = 453.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.44/1,408.52 = 453.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.44x = 1,408.52 × 453.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.44x = 639,242.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,242.72/940.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.73

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