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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.18, 1,413.41 and 454.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.18, 1,413.41 and 454.83 is: 682.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.18 : 1,413.41 = 454.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.18/1,413.41 = 454.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.18x = 1,413.41 × 454.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.18x = 642,859.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,859.00/942.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.31

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