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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.98, 1,411.66 and 453.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.98, 1,411.66 and 453.74 is: 680.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.98 : 1,411.66 = 453.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.98/1,411.66 = 453.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.98x = 1,411.66 × 453.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.98x = 640,526.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,526.61/940.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.70

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