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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.72, 941.32 and 474.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.72, 941.32 and 474.16 is: 709.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.72 : 941.32 = 474.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.72/941.32 = 474.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.72x = 941.32 × 474.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.72x = 446,335.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,335.11/628.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.91

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