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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.33, 1,411.38 and 478.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.33, 1,411.38 and 478.45 is: 718.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.33 : 1,411.38 = 478.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.33/1,411.38 = 478.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.33x = 1,411.38 × 478.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.33x = 675,274.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,274.76/940.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.13

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