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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.02, 1,411.98 and 453.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.02, 1,411.98 and 453.80 is: 680.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.02 : 1,411.98 = 453.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.02/1,411.98 = 453.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.02x = 1,411.98 × 453.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.02x = 640,760.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,760.90/941.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.92

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