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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.21, 939.60 and 318.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.21, 939.60 and 318.69 is: 477.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.21 : 939.60 = 318.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.21/939.60 = 318.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.21x = 939.60 × 318.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.21x = 299,441.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,441.12/627.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.42

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