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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.43, 1,412.29 and 454.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.43, 1,412.29 and 454.08 is: 681.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.43 : 1,412.29 = 454.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.43/1,412.29 = 454.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.43x = 1,412.29 × 454.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.43x = 641,290.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,290.37/941.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.19

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