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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.47, 939.46 and 472.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.47, 939.46 and 472.93 is: 708.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.47 : 939.46 = 472.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.47/939.46 = 472.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.47x = 939.46 × 472.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.47x = 444,298.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,298.82/627.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.08

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