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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.80, 940.49 and 280.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.80, 940.49 and 280.10 is: 420.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.80 : 940.49 = 280.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.80/940.49 = 280.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.80x = 940.49 × 280.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.80x = 263,431.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,431.25/626.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.28

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