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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.85, 942.09 and 281.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.85, 942.09 and 281.42 is: 422.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.85 : 942.09 = 281.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.85/942.09 = 281.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.85x = 942.09 × 281.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.85x = 265,122.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,122.97/627.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.27

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