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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.17, 939.47 and 279.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.17, 939.47 and 279.74 is: 419.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.17 : 939.47 = 279.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.17/939.47 = 279.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.17x = 939.47 × 279.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.17x = 262,807.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,807.34/626.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.71

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