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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.22, 1,413.26 and 479.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.22, 1,413.26 and 479.71 is: 719.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.22 : 1,413.26 = 479.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.22/1,413.26 = 479.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.22x = 1,413.26 × 479.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.22x = 677,954.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,954.95/942.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.53

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