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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.89, 941.07 and 473.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.89, 941.07 and 473.32 is: 709.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.89 : 941.07 = 473.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.89/941.07 = 473.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.89x = 941.07 × 473.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.89x = 445,427.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,427.25/627.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.40

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