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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.16, 1,411.18 and 454.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.16, 1,411.18 and 454.18 is: 680.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.16 : 1,411.18 = 454.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.16/1,411.18 = 454.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.16x = 1,411.18 × 454.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.16x = 640,929.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,929.73/942.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.28

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