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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.15, 936.45 and 470.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.15, 936.45 and 470.36 is: 703.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.15 : 936.45 = 470.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.15/936.45 = 470.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.15x = 936.45 × 470.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.15x = 440,463.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,463.94/626.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.45

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