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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.56, 940.96 and 280.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.56, 940.96 and 280.47 is: 420.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.56 : 940.96 = 280.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.56/940.96 = 280.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.56x = 940.96 × 280.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.56x = 263,911.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,911.05/627.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.54

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