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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.88, 939.13 and 472.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.88, 939.13 and 472.74 is: 709.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.88 : 939.13 = 472.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.88/939.13 = 472.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.88x = 939.13 × 472.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.88x = 443,964.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,964.32/625.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.34

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