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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.67, 941.64 and 280.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.67, 941.64 and 280.93 is: 421.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.67 : 941.64 = 280.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.67/941.64 = 280.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.67x = 941.64 × 280.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.67x = 264,534.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,534.93/627.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.46

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