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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.51, 940.66 and 319.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.51, 940.66 and 319.51 is: 478.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.51 : 940.66 = 319.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.51/940.66 = 319.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.51x = 940.66 × 319.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.51x = 300,550.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,550.65/627.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.95

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