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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.30, 1,411.30 and 478.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.30, 1,411.30 and 478.40 is: 718.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.30 : 1,411.30 = 478.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.30/1,411.30 = 478.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.30x = 1,411.30 × 478.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.30x = 675,165.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,165.92/940.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.03

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