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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.10, 939.10 and 279.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.10, 939.10 and 279.45 is: 419.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.10 : 939.10 = 279.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.10/939.10 = 279.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.10x = 939.10 × 279.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.10x = 262,431.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,431.50/626.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.16

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