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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.70, 1,410.27 and 478.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.70, 1,410.27 and 478.26 is: 716.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.70 : 1,410.27 = 478.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.70/1,410.27 = 478.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.70x = 1,410.27 × 478.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.70x = 674,475.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,475.73/941.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.23

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