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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.62, 931.53 and 472.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.62, 931.53 and 472.99 is: 709.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.62 : 931.53 = 472.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.62/931.53 = 472.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.62x = 931.53 × 472.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.62x = 440,604.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,604.37/620.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.94

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