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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.95, 1,412.91 and 454.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.95, 1,412.91 and 454.66 is: 681.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.95 : 1,412.91 = 454.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.95/1,412.91 = 454.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.95x = 1,412.91 × 454.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.95x = 642,390.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,390.13/941.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.98

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