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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.41, 940.56 and 319.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.41, 940.56 and 319.11 is: 478.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.41 : 940.56 = 319.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.41/940.56 = 319.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.41x = 940.56 × 319.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.41x = 300,142.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,142.10/627.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.38

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