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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.54, 941.88 and 319.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.54, 941.88 and 319.61 is: 479.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.54 : 941.88 = 319.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.54/941.88 = 319.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.54x = 941.88 × 319.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.54x = 301,029.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,029.56/627.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.70

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