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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.99, 942.62 and 474.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.99, 942.62 and 474.79 is: 711.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.99 : 942.62 = 474.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.99/942.62 = 474.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.99x = 942.62 × 474.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.99x = 447,539.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,539.46/628.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.53

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