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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.81, 940.77 and 318.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.81, 940.77 and 318.93 is: 477.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.81 : 940.77 = 318.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.81/940.77 = 318.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.81x = 940.77 × 318.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.81x = 300,039.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,039.78/627.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.91

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