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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.48, 939.96 and 319.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.48, 939.96 and 319.32 is: 478.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.48 : 939.96 = 319.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.48/939.96 = 319.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.48x = 939.96 × 319.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.48x = 300,148.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,148.03/627.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.34

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