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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.17, 940.97 and 280.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.17, 940.97 and 280.74 is: 421.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.17 : 940.97 = 280.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.17/940.97 = 280.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.17x = 940.97 × 280.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.17x = 264,167.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,167.92/627.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.21

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