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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.26, 941.14 and 318.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.26, 941.14 and 318.94 is: 478.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.26 : 941.14 = 318.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.26/941.14 = 318.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.26x = 941.14 × 318.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.26x = 300,165.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,165.24/627.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.54

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