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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.98, 1,411.08 and 453.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.98, 1,411.08 and 453.58 is: 679.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.98 : 1,411.08 = 453.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.98/1,411.08 = 453.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.98x = 1,411.08 × 453.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.98x = 640,037.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,037.67/941.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.46

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