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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.48, 941.18 and 319.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.48, 941.18 and 319.14 is: 478.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.48 : 941.18 = 319.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.48/941.18 = 319.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.48x = 941.18 × 319.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.48x = 300,366.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,366.59/627.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.69

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