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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.13, 939.20 and 284.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.13, 939.20 and 284.13 is: 426.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.13 : 939.20 = 284.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.13/939.20 = 284.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.13x = 939.20 × 284.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.13x = 266,854.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,854.90/626.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.20

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