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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.88, 942.08 and 319.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.88, 942.08 and 319.82 is: 479.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.88 : 942.08 = 319.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.88/942.08 = 319.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.88x = 942.08 × 319.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.88x = 301,289.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,289.72/628.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.09

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