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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.61, 940.69 and 473.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.61, 940.69 and 473.04 is: 709.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.61 : 940.69 = 473.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.61/940.69 = 473.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.61x = 940.69 × 473.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.61x = 444,984.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,984.00/627.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.01

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