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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.84, 1,412.52 and 454.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.84, 1,412.52 and 454.80 is: 682.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.84 : 1,412.52 = 454.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.84/1,412.52 = 454.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.84x = 1,412.52 × 454.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.84x = 642,414.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,414.10/941.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.08

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