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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.47, 940.94 and 473.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.47, 940.94 and 473.91 is: 709.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.47 : 940.94 = 473.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.47/940.94 = 473.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.47x = 940.94 × 473.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.47x = 445,922.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,922.06/628.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.54

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