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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.95, 1,413.80 and 480.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.95, 1,413.80 and 480.06 is: 720.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.95 : 1,413.80 = 480.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.95/1,413.80 = 480.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.95x = 1,413.80 × 480.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.95x = 678,708.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,708.83/941.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.54

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