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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.12, 967.08 and 279.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.12, 967.08 and 279.64 is: 419.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.12 : 967.08 = 279.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.12/967.08 = 279.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.12x = 967.08 × 279.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.12x = 270,434.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,434.25/645.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.20

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