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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.54, 1,409.44 and 453.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.54, 1,409.44 and 453.02 is: 678.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.54 : 1,409.44 = 453.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.54/1,409.44 = 453.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.54x = 1,409.44 × 453.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.54x = 638,504.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,504.51/940.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.87

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