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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.61, 939.90 and 279.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.61, 939.90 and 279.86 is: 419.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.61 : 939.90 = 279.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.61/939.90 = 279.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.61x = 939.90 × 279.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.61x = 263,035.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,035.71/626.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.78

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