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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.37, 940.81 and 473.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.37, 940.81 and 473.82 is: 709.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.37 : 940.81 = 473.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.37/940.81 = 473.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.37x = 940.81 × 473.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.37x = 445,769.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,769.44/628.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.40

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