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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.46, 1,412.55 and 454.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.46, 1,412.55 and 454.47 is: 681.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.46 : 1,412.55 = 454.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.46/1,412.55 = 454.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.46x = 1,412.55 × 454.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.46x = 641,961.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,961.60/941.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.88

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