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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.27, 1,410.44 and 477.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.27, 1,410.44 and 477.93 is: 716.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.27 : 1,410.44 = 477.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.27/1,410.44 = 477.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.27x = 1,410.44 × 477.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.27x = 674,091.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,091.59/940.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.91

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