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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.49, 932.84 and 473.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.49, 932.84 and 473.87 is: 711.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.49 : 932.84 = 473.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.49/932.84 = 473.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.49x = 932.84 × 473.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.49x = 442,041.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,041.41/621.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.26

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