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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.54, 1,410.94 and 454.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.54, 1,410.94 and 454.02 is: 680.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.54 : 1,410.94 = 454.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.54/1,410.94 = 454.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.54x = 1,410.94 × 454.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.54x = 640,594.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,594.98/941.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.37

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