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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.05, 1,413 and 454.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.05, 1,413 and 454.97 is: 682.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.05 : 1,413 = 454.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.05/1,413 = 454.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.05x = 1,413 × 454.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.05x = 642,872.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,872.61/942.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.42

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