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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.08, 938.16 and 471.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.08, 938.16 and 471.18 is: 707.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.08 : 938.16 = 471.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.08/938.16 = 471.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.08x = 938.16 × 471.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.08x = 442,042.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,042.23/625.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.18

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