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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.97, 1,410.95 and 478.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.97, 1,410.95 and 478.46 is: 717.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.97 : 1,410.95 = 478.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.97/1,410.95 = 478.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.97x = 1,410.95 × 478.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.97x = 675,083.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,083.14/940.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.43

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