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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.04, 967.56 and 279.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.04, 967.56 and 279.64 is: 419.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.04 : 967.56 = 279.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.04/967.56 = 279.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.04x = 967.56 × 279.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.04x = 270,568.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,568.48/645.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.46

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