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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.36, 940.82 and 280.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.36, 940.82 and 280.46 is: 420.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.36 : 940.82 = 280.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.36/940.82 = 280.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.36x = 940.82 × 280.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.36x = 263,856.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,856.27/627.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.58

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