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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.88, 1,411.62 and 454.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.88, 1,411.62 and 454.68 is: 681.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.88 : 1,411.62 = 454.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.88/1,411.62 = 454.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.88x = 1,411.62 × 454.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.88x = 641,835.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,835.38/941.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.44

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