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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.52, 1,410.78 and 453.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.52, 1,410.78 and 453.48 is: 680.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.52 : 1,410.78 = 453.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.52/1,410.78 = 453.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.52x = 1,410.78 × 453.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.52x = 639,760.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,760.51/940.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.22

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