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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.75, 939.30 and 280.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.75, 939.30 and 280.19 is: 419.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.75 : 939.30 = 280.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.75/939.30 = 280.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.75x = 939.30 × 280.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.75x = 263,177.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,177.77/626.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.91

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