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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.86, 1,410.54 and 453.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.86, 1,410.54 and 453.34 is: 678.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.86 : 1,410.54 = 453.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.86/1,410.54 = 453.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.86x = 1,410.54 × 453.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.86x = 639,454.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,454.20/941.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.93

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