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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.69, 938.28 and 472.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.69, 938.28 and 472.13 is: 706.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.69 : 938.28 = 472.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.69/938.28 = 472.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.69x = 938.28 × 472.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.69x = 442,986.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,986.75/626.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.87

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