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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.59, 1,409.89 and 452.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.59, 1,409.89 and 452.61 is: 678.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.59 : 1,409.89 = 452.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.59/1,409.89 = 452.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.59x = 1,409.89 × 452.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.59x = 638,130.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,130.31/940.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.44

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