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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.99, 967.75 and 280.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.99, 967.75 and 280.04 is: 420.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.99 : 967.75 = 280.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.99/967.75 = 280.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.99x = 967.75 × 280.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.99x = 271,006.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,006.57/644.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.17

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