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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.24, 940.88 and 318.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.24, 940.88 and 318.22 is: 477.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.24 : 940.88 = 318.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.24/940.88 = 318.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.24x = 940.88 × 318.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.24x = 299,406.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,406.83/627.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.34

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