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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.23, 968.30 and 280.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.23, 968.30 and 280.28 is: 420.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.23 : 968.30 = 280.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.23/968.30 = 280.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.23x = 968.30 × 280.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.23x = 271,390.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,390.98/645.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.61

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