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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.34, 940.76 and 473.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.34, 940.76 and 473.79 is: 709.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.34 : 940.76 = 473.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.34/940.76 = 473.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.34x = 940.76 × 473.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.34x = 445,715.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,715.61/628.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.35

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