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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.51, 940.86 and 319.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.51, 940.86 and 319.74 is: 479.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.51 : 940.86 = 319.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.51/940.86 = 319.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.51x = 940.86 × 319.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.51x = 300,828.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,828.98/627.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.40

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