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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.36, 1,412.92 and 479.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.36, 1,412.92 and 479.47 is: 719.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.36 : 1,412.92 = 479.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.36/1,412.92 = 479.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.36x = 1,412.92 × 479.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.36x = 677,452.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,452.75/941.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.65

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