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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.16, 939 and 318.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.16, 939 and 318.35 is: 476.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.16 : 939 = 318.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.16/939 = 318.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.16x = 939 × 318.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.16x = 298,930.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,930.65/627.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.64

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