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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.78, 939.93 and 473.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.78, 939.93 and 473.24 is: 708.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.78 : 939.93 = 473.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.78/939.93 = 473.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.78x = 939.93 × 473.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.78x = 444,814.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,814.82/627.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.55

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