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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.28, 1,410.74 and 479.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.28, 1,410.74 and 479.18 is: 718.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.28 : 1,410.74 = 479.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.28/1,410.74 = 479.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.28x = 1,410.74 × 479.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.28x = 675,998.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,998.39/941.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.17

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