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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.60, 1,410.92 and 453.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.60, 1,410.92 and 453.98 is: 680.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.60 : 1,410.92 = 453.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.60/1,410.92 = 453.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.60x = 1,410.92 × 453.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.60x = 640,529.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,529.46/941.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.26

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