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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.33, 940.14 and 473.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.33, 940.14 and 473.24 is: 710.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.33 : 940.14 = 473.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.33/940.14 = 473.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.33x = 940.14 × 473.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.33x = 444,914.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,914.20/626.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.35

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