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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.13, 942.70 and 474.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.13, 942.70 and 474.43 is: 712.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.13 : 942.70 = 474.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.13/942.70 = 474.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.13x = 942.70 × 474.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.13x = 447,245.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,245.16/628.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.03

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