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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.45, 940.82 and 319.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.45, 940.82 and 319.07 is: 478.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.45 : 940.82 = 319.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.45/940.82 = 319.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.45x = 940.82 × 319.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.45x = 300,188.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,188.19/627.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.43

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