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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.95, 940.97 and 319.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.95, 940.97 and 319.34 is: 478.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.95 : 940.97 = 319.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.95/940.97 = 319.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.95x = 940.97 × 319.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.95x = 300,492.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,492.51/627.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.53

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