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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.87, 941.84 and 280.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.87, 941.84 and 280.83 is: 421.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.87 : 941.84 = 280.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.87/941.84 = 280.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.87x = 941.84 × 280.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.87x = 264,495.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,495.52/627.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.26

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