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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.51, 941.01 and 319.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.51, 941.01 and 319.70 is: 478.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.51 : 941.01 = 319.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.51/941.01 = 319.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.51x = 941.01 × 319.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.51x = 300,836.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,836.19/628.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.65

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