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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.86, 1,411.48 and 453.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.86, 1,411.48 and 453.96 is: 680.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.86 : 1,411.48 = 453.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.86/1,411.48 = 453.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.86x = 1,411.48 × 453.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.86x = 640,755.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,755.46/941.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.31

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