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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.03, 938.88 and 473.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.03, 938.88 and 473.04 is: 708.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.03 : 938.88 = 473.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.03/938.88 = 473.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.03x = 938.88 × 473.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.03x = 444,127.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,127.80/627.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.30

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