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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.95, 942.32 and 281.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.95, 942.32 and 281.51 is: 422.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.95 : 942.32 = 281.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.95/942.32 = 281.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.95x = 942.32 × 281.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.95x = 265,271.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,271.10/627.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.44

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