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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.68, 1,412.58 and 479.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.68, 1,412.58 and 479.77 is: 718.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.68 : 1,412.58 = 479.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.68/1,412.58 = 479.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.68x = 1,412.58 × 479.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.68x = 677,709.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,709.98/942.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.92

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