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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.47, 937.96 and 471.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.47, 937.96 and 471.93 is: 706.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.47 : 937.96 = 471.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.47/937.96 = 471.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.47x = 937.96 × 471.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.47x = 442,649.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,649.42/626.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.58

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