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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.32, 1,410.66 and 477.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.32, 1,410.66 and 477.90 is: 716.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.32 : 1,410.66 = 477.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.32/1,410.66 = 477.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.32x = 1,410.66 × 477.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.32x = 674,154.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,154.41/940.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.94

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