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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.13, 1,411.83 and 479.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.13, 1,411.83 and 479.27 is: 718.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.13 : 1,411.83 = 479.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.13/1,411.83 = 479.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.13x = 1,411.83 × 479.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.13x = 676,643.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,643.35/942.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.20

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