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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.87, 940.64 and 280.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.87, 940.64 and 280.55 is: 420.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.87 : 940.64 = 280.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.87/940.64 = 280.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.87x = 940.64 × 280.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.87x = 263,896.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,896.55/626.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.97

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