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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.20, 936.83 and 470.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.20, 936.83 and 470.96 is: 705.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.20 : 936.83 = 470.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.20/936.83 = 470.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.20x = 936.83 × 470.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.20x = 441,202.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,202.42/625.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.70

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