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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.16, 1,409.68 and 453.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.16, 1,409.68 and 453.18 is: 678.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.16 : 1,409.68 = 453.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.16/1,409.68 = 453.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.16x = 1,409.68 × 453.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.16x = 638,838.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,838.78/941.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.78

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