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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.72, 1,410.64 and 453.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.72, 1,410.64 and 453.92 is: 680.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.72 : 1,410.64 = 453.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.72/1,410.64 = 453.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.72x = 1,410.64 × 453.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.72x = 640,317.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,317.71/940.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.67

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