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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.28, 1,411.30 and 478.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.28, 1,411.30 and 478.38 is: 718.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.28 : 1,411.30 = 478.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.28/1,411.30 = 478.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.28x = 1,411.30 × 478.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.28x = 675,137.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,137.69/940.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.02

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