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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.94, 941.40 and 473.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.94, 941.40 and 473.56 is: 709.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.94 : 941.40 = 473.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.94/941.40 = 473.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.94x = 941.40 × 473.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.94x = 445,809.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,809.38/627.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.96

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