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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.29, 1,411.29 and 478.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.29, 1,411.29 and 478.39 is: 718.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.29 : 1,411.29 = 478.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.29/1,411.29 = 478.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.29x = 1,411.29 × 478.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.29x = 675,147.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,147.02/940.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.02

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