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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.70, 939.81 and 280.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.70, 939.81 and 280.14 is: 420.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.70 : 939.81 = 280.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.70/939.81 = 280.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.70x = 939.81 × 280.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.70x = 263,278.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,278.37/626.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.10

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