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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.16, 940.86 and 319.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.16, 940.86 and 319.18 is: 478.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.16 : 940.86 = 319.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.16/940.86 = 319.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.16x = 940.86 × 319.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.16x = 300,303.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,303.69/627.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.83

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