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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.22, 1,411.76 and 478.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.22, 1,411.76 and 478.71 is: 718.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.22 : 1,411.76 = 478.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.22/1,411.76 = 478.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.22x = 1,411.76 × 478.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.22x = 675,824.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,824.83/941.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.03

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