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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.89, 938.07 and 471.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.89, 938.07 and 471.32 is: 706.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.89 : 938.07 = 471.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.89/938.07 = 471.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.89x = 938.07 × 471.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.89x = 442,131.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,131.15/625.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.40

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