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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.62, 1,411.56 and 420.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.62, 1,411.56 and 420.45 is: 630.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.62 : 1,411.56 = 420.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.62/1,411.56 = 420.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.62x = 1,411.56 × 420.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.62x = 593,481.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,481.24/940.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.95

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