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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.57, 1,412.35 and 454.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.57, 1,412.35 and 454.28 is: 681.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.57 : 1,412.35 = 454.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.57/1,412.35 = 454.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.57x = 1,412.35 × 454.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.57x = 641,599.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,599.46/941.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.41

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