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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.92, 1,410.16 and 453.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.92, 1,410.16 and 453.70 is: 679.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.92 : 1,410.16 = 453.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.92/1,410.16 = 453.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.92x = 1,410.16 × 453.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.92x = 639,789.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,789.59/940.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.96

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