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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.17, 940.73 and 319.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.17, 940.73 and 319.56 is: 478.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.17 : 940.73 = 319.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.17/940.73 = 319.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.17x = 940.73 × 319.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.17x = 300,618.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,618.08/628.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.56

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