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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.89, 939.57 and 472.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.89, 939.57 and 472.32 is: 707.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.89 : 939.57 = 472.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.89/939.57 = 472.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.89x = 939.57 × 472.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.89x = 443,777.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,777.70/626.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.90

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