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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.30, 939.44 and 279.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.30, 939.44 and 279.54 is: 419.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.30 : 939.44 = 279.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.30/939.44 = 279.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.30x = 939.44 × 279.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.30x = 262,611.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,611.06/626.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.31

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