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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.88, 937.63 and 471.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.88, 937.63 and 471.74 is: 707.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.88 : 937.63 = 471.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.88/937.63 = 471.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.88x = 937.63 × 471.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.88x = 442,321.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,321.81/624.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.86

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