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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.40, 1,412.16 and 454.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.40, 1,412.16 and 454.96 is: 681.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.40 : 1,412.16 = 454.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.40/1,412.16 = 454.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.40x = 1,412.16 × 454.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.40x = 642,476.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,476.31/942.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.74

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