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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.28, 1,410.08 and 477.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.28, 1,410.08 and 477.90 is: 716.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.28 : 1,410.08 = 477.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.28/1,410.08 = 477.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.28x = 1,410.08 × 477.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.28x = 673,874.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,874.84/940.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.68

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