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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.44, 936 and 472.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.44, 936 and 472.08 is: 706.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.44 : 936 = 472.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.44/936 = 472.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.44x = 936 × 472.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.44x = 441,866.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,866.88/625.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.49

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