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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.68, 940.01 and 319.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.68, 940.01 and 319.14 is: 477.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.68 : 940.01 = 319.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.68/940.01 = 319.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.68x = 940.01 × 319.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.68x = 299,993.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,993.20/627.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.94

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