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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.12, 967.92 and 280.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.12, 967.92 and 280.08 is: 420.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.12 : 967.92 = 280.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.12/967.92 = 280.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.12x = 967.92 × 280.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.12x = 271,095.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,095.03/645.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.22

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