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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.10, 1,411.65 and 455.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.10, 1,411.65 and 455.10 is: 682.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.10 : 1,411.65 = 455.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.10/1,411.65 = 455.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.10x = 1,411.65 × 455.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.10x = 642,441.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,441.92/941.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.65

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