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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.82, 1,412.97 and 473.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.82, 1,412.97 and 473.58 is: 710.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.82 : 1,412.97 = 473.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.82/1,412.97 = 473.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.82x = 1,412.97 × 473.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.82x = 669,154.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,154.33/941.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.49

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