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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.20, 939.53 and 313.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.20, 939.53 and 313.91 is: 470.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.20 : 939.53 = 313.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.20/939.53 = 313.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.20x = 939.53 × 313.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.20x = 294,921.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,921.60/627.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.22

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