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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.14, 1,412.63 and 454.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.14, 1,412.63 and 454.54 is: 682.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.14 : 1,412.63 = 454.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.14/1,412.63 = 454.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.14x = 1,412.63 × 454.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.14x = 642,087.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,087.50/941.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.24

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