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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.58, 1,411.53 and 479.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.58, 1,411.53 and 479.10 is: 718.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.58 : 1,411.53 = 479.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.58/1,411.53 = 479.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.58x = 1,411.53 × 479.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.58x = 676,264.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,264.02/941.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.22

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