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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.62, 1,412.43 and 454.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.62, 1,412.43 and 454.72 is: 682.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.62 : 1,412.43 = 454.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.62/1,412.43 = 454.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.62x = 1,412.43 × 454.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.62x = 642,260.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,260.17/941.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.08

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