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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.04, 1,409.35 and 477.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.04, 1,409.35 and 477.60 is: 716.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.04 : 1,409.35 = 477.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.04/1,409.35 = 477.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.04x = 1,409.35 × 477.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.04x = 673,105.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,105.56/940.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.04

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