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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.82, 1,411.92 and 454.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.82, 1,411.92 and 454.20 is: 680.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.82 : 1,411.92 = 454.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.82/1,411.92 = 454.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.82x = 1,411.92 × 454.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.82x = 641,294.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,294.06/941.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.91

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