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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.44, 942.02 and 319.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.44, 942.02 and 319.50 is: 479.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.44 : 942.02 = 319.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.44/942.02 = 319.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.44x = 942.02 × 319.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.44x = 300,969.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,969.08/627.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.68

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