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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.68, 936.72 and 470.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.68, 936.72 and 470.88 is: 704.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.68 : 936.72 = 470.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.68/936.72 = 470.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.68x = 936.72 × 470.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.68x = 441,082.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,082.71/625.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.97

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