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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.14, 929.59 and 472.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.14, 929.59 and 472.47 is: 707.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.14 : 929.59 = 472.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.14/929.59 = 472.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.14x = 929.59 × 472.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.14x = 439,201.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,201.38/621.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.09

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