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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.28, 937.46 and 472.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.28, 937.46 and 472.20 is: 707.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.28 : 937.46 = 472.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.28/937.46 = 472.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.28x = 937.46 × 472.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.28x = 442,668.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,668.61/625.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.95

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