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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.47, 942.12 and 319.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.47, 942.12 and 319.95 is: 479.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.47 : 942.12 = 319.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.47/942.12 = 319.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.47x = 942.12 × 319.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.47x = 301,431.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,431.29/628.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.63

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