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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.13, 939.70 and 472.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.13, 939.70 and 472.43 is: 709.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.13 : 939.70 = 472.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.13/939.70 = 472.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.13x = 939.70 × 472.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.13x = 443,945.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,945.41/626.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.03

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