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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.76, 941.83 and 319.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.76, 941.83 and 319.68 is: 478.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.76 : 941.83 = 319.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.76/941.83 = 319.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.76x = 941.83 × 319.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.76x = 301,083.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,083.42/628.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.85

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