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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.86, 939.57 and 472.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.86, 939.57 and 472.29 is: 707.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.86 : 939.57 = 472.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.86/939.57 = 472.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.86x = 939.57 × 472.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.86x = 443,749.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,749.52/626.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.89

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