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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.96, 942.48 and 263.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.96, 942.48 and 263.04 is: 394.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.96 : 942.48 = 263.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.96/942.48 = 263.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.96x = 942.48 × 263.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.96x = 247,909.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,909.94/627.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.79

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