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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.86, 941.07 and 473.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.86, 941.07 and 473.29 is: 709.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.86 : 941.07 = 473.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.86/941.07 = 473.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.86x = 941.07 × 473.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.86x = 445,399.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,399.02/627.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.39

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