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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.85, 941.15 and 474.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.85, 941.15 and 474.39 is: 709.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.85 : 941.15 = 474.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.85/941.15 = 474.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.85x = 941.15 × 474.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.85x = 446,473.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,473.33/628.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.98

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