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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941, 1,409.56 and 452.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941, 1,409.56 and 452.60 is: 677.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941 : 1,409.56 = 452.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941/1,409.56 = 452.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941x = 1,409.56 × 452.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941x = 637,966.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,966.86/941
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.97

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