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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.55, 940.11 and 310.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.55, 940.11 and 310.48 is: 465.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.55 : 940.11 = 310.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.55/940.11 = 310.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.55x = 940.11 × 310.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.55x = 291,887.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,887.13/627.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.12

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