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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.55, 1,410.62 and 453.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.55, 1,410.62 and 453.74 is: 680.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.55 : 1,410.62 = 453.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.55/1,410.62 = 453.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.55x = 1,410.62 × 453.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.55x = 640,045.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,045.40/940.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.50

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