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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.30, 941.36 and 473.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.30, 941.36 and 473.58 is: 710.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.30 : 941.36 = 473.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.30/941.36 = 473.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.30x = 941.36 × 473.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.30x = 445,806.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,806.90/627.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.68

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