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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.33, 1,412.96 and 454.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.33, 1,412.96 and 454.79 is: 682.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.33 : 1,412.96 = 454.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.33/1,412.96 = 454.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.33x = 1,412.96 × 454.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.33x = 642,601.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,601.34/941.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.65

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