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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.55, 1,412.63 and 454.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.55, 1,412.63 and 454.53 is: 681.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.55 : 1,412.63 = 454.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.55/1,412.63 = 454.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.55x = 1,412.63 × 454.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.55x = 642,082.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,082.71/941.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.94

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