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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.63, 940.77 and 280.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.63, 940.77 and 280.48 is: 420.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.63 : 940.77 = 280.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.63/940.77 = 280.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.63x = 940.77 × 280.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.63x = 263,865.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,865.77/627.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.42

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