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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.64, 1,412.74 and 454.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.64, 1,412.74 and 454.72 is: 682.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.64 : 1,412.74 = 454.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.64/1,412.74 = 454.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.64x = 1,412.74 × 454.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.64x = 642,401.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,401.13/941.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.22

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