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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.95, 1,410.21 and 453.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.95, 1,410.21 and 453.33 is: 679.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.95 : 1,410.21 = 453.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.95/1,410.21 = 453.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.95x = 1,410.21 × 453.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.95x = 639,290.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,290.50/940.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.41

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