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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.49, 939.72 and 279.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.49, 939.72 and 279.73 is: 419.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.49 : 939.72 = 279.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.49/939.72 = 279.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.49x = 939.72 × 279.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.49x = 262,867.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,867.88/626.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.59

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