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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.55, 1,411.13 and 453.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.55, 1,411.13 and 453.53 is: 680.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.55 : 1,411.13 = 453.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.55/1,411.13 = 453.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.55x = 1,411.13 × 453.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.55x = 639,994.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,994.45/940.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.45

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