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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.83, 1,412.54 and 479.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.83, 1,412.54 and 479.12 is: 718.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.83 : 1,412.54 = 479.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.83/1,412.54 = 479.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.83x = 1,412.54 × 479.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.83x = 676,766.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,766.71/941.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.57

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