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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.74, 942 and 281.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.74, 942 and 281.06 is: 421.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.74 : 942 = 281.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.74/942 = 281.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.74x = 942 × 281.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.74x = 264,758.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,758.52/627.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.76

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