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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.55, 940.23 and 472.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.55, 940.23 and 472.83 is: 709.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.55 : 940.23 = 472.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.55/940.23 = 472.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.55x = 940.23 × 472.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.55x = 444,568.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,568.95/626.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.55

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