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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.33, 1,411.17 and 453.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.33, 1,411.17 and 453.71 is: 680.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.33 : 1,411.17 = 453.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.33/1,411.17 = 453.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.33x = 1,411.17 × 453.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.33x = 640,254.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,254.88/941.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.16

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