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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.48, 940.68 and 474.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.48, 940.68 and 474.12 is: 710.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.48 : 940.68 = 474.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.48/940.68 = 474.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.48x = 940.68 × 474.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.48x = 445,995.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,995.20/627.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.77

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