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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.60, 941.58 and 280.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.60, 941.58 and 280.86 is: 421.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.60 : 941.58 = 280.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.60/941.58 = 280.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.60x = 941.58 × 280.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.60x = 264,452.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,452.16/627.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.37

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