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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.40, 939.96 and 279.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.40, 939.96 and 279.76 is: 419.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.40 : 939.96 = 279.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.40/939.96 = 279.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.40x = 939.96 × 279.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.40x = 262,963.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,963.21/626.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.80

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