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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.09, 940.10 and 318.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.09, 940.10 and 318.75 is: 477.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.09 : 940.10 = 318.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.09/940.10 = 318.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.09x = 940.10 × 318.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.09x = 299,655.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,655.28/627.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.85

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