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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.93, 1,411.49 and 454.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.93, 1,411.49 and 454.41 is: 680.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.93 : 1,411.49 = 454.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.93/1,411.49 = 454.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.93x = 1,411.49 × 454.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.93x = 641,396.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,396.31/941.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.94

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