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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.04, 940.60 and 318.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.04, 940.60 and 318.54 is: 477.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.04 : 940.60 = 318.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.04/940.60 = 318.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.04x = 940.60 × 318.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.04x = 299,618.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,618.72/627.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.83

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