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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.28, 1,411.57 and 478.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.28, 1,411.57 and 478.90 is: 718.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.28 : 1,411.57 = 478.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.28/1,411.57 = 478.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.28x = 1,411.57 × 478.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.28x = 676,000.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,000.87/941.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.17

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