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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.89, 936.58 and 470.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.89, 936.58 and 470.32 is: 704.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.89 : 936.58 = 470.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.89/936.58 = 470.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.89x = 936.58 × 470.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.89x = 440,489.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,489.00/624.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.91

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