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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.88, 1,410.38 and 453.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.88, 1,410.38 and 453.66 is: 680.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.88 : 1,410.38 = 453.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.88/1,410.38 = 453.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.88x = 1,410.38 × 453.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.88x = 639,830.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,830.72/940.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.04

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