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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.84, 1,413.63 and 479.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.84, 1,413.63 and 479.96 is: 720.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.84 : 1,413.63 = 479.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.84/1,413.63 = 479.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.84x = 1,413.63 × 479.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.84x = 678,484.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,484.09/941.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.38

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