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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.37, 1,411.24 and 454.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.37, 1,411.24 and 454.76 is: 681.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.37 : 1,411.24 = 454.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.37/1,411.24 = 454.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.37x = 1,411.24 × 454.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.37x = 641,775.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,775.50/941.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.75

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