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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.63, 1,410 and 453.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.63, 1,410 and 453.41 is: 679.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.63 : 1,410 = 453.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.63/1,410 = 453.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.63x = 1,410 × 453.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.63x = 639,308.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,308.10/940.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.66

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