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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.48, 938.64 and 471.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.48, 938.64 and 471.76 is: 707.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.48 : 938.64 = 471.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.48/938.64 = 471.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.48x = 938.64 × 471.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.48x = 442,812.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,812.81/625.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.96

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