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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.40, 1,413.90 and 479.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.40, 1,413.90 and 479.68 is: 719.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.40 : 1,413.90 = 479.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.40/1,413.90 = 479.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.40x = 1,413.90 × 479.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.40x = 678,219.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,219.55/942.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.67

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