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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.16, 936.45 and 470.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.16, 936.45 and 470.37 is: 703.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.16 : 936.45 = 470.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.16/936.45 = 470.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.16x = 936.45 × 470.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.16x = 440,477.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,477.99/626.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.46

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