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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.97, 1,410.46 and 452.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.97, 1,410.46 and 452.99 is: 679.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.97 : 1,410.46 = 452.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.97/1,410.46 = 452.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.97x = 1,410.46 × 452.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.97x = 638,916.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,916.09/940.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.00

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