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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.16, 940.32 and 318.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.16, 940.32 and 318.54 is: 477.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.16 : 940.32 = 318.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.16/940.32 = 318.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.16x = 940.32 × 318.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.16x = 299,529.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,529.53/627.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.60

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