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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.68, 942.10 and 319.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.68, 942.10 and 319.75 is: 479.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.68 : 942.10 = 319.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.68/942.10 = 319.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.68x = 942.10 × 319.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.68x = 301,234.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,234.88/627.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.92

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