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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.19, 938.55 and 471.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.19, 938.55 and 471.62 is: 706.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.19 : 938.55 = 471.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.19/938.55 = 471.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.19x = 938.55 × 471.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.19x = 442,639.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,639.55/626.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.88

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