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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.79, 1,412.76 and 454.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.79, 1,412.76 and 454.98 is: 682.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.79 : 1,412.76 = 454.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.79/1,412.76 = 454.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.79x = 1,412.76 × 454.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.79x = 642,777.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,777.54/941.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.51

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