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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.57, 941.49 and 319.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.57, 941.49 and 319.59 is: 479.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.57 : 941.49 = 319.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.57/941.49 = 319.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.57x = 941.49 × 319.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.57x = 300,890.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,890.79/627.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.45

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