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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.03, 939.45 and 279.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.03, 939.45 and 279.45 is: 419.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.03 : 939.45 = 279.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.03/939.45 = 279.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.03x = 939.45 × 279.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.03x = 262,529.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,529.30/626.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.36

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