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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.62, 944.55 and 474.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.62, 944.55 and 474.72 is: 713.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.62 : 944.55 = 474.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.62/944.55 = 474.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.62x = 944.55 × 474.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.62x = 448,396.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,396.78/628.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.30

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