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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.95, 941.18 and 473.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.95, 941.18 and 473.37 is: 709.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.95 : 941.18 = 473.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.95/941.18 = 473.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.95x = 941.18 × 473.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.95x = 445,527.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,527.56/627.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.49

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