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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.80, 941.74 and 474.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.80, 941.74 and 474.02 is: 711.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.80 : 941.74 = 474.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.80/941.74 = 474.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.80x = 941.74 × 474.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.80x = 446,403.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,403.59/627.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.06

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