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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.89, 942.42 and 319.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.89, 942.42 and 319.97 is: 480.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.89 : 942.42 = 319.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.89/942.42 = 319.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.89x = 942.42 × 319.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.89x = 301,548.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,548.48/627.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.25

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