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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.99, 939.58 and 280.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.99, 939.58 and 280.19 is: 419.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.99 : 939.58 = 280.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.99/939.58 = 280.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.99x = 939.58 × 280.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.99x = 263,262.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,262.57/626.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.89

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