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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.72, 941.02 and 319.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.72, 941.02 and 319.40 is: 478.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.72 : 941.02 = 319.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.72/941.02 = 319.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.72x = 941.02 × 319.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.72x = 300,561.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,561.79/627.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.82

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