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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.62, 941.52 and 280.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.62, 941.52 and 280.87 is: 421.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.62 : 941.52 = 280.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.62/941.52 = 280.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.62x = 941.52 × 280.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.62x = 264,443.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,443.42/627.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.35

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