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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.13, 940.62 and 319.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.13, 940.62 and 319.21 is: 478.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.13 : 940.62 = 319.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.13/940.62 = 319.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.13x = 940.62 × 319.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.13x = 300,255.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,255.29/627.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.78

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