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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.63, 1,413.18 and 455.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.63, 1,413.18 and 455.02 is: 682.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.63 : 1,413.18 = 455.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.63/1,413.18 = 455.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.63x = 1,413.18 × 455.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.63x = 643,021.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,021.63/941.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.89

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