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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.29, 968.33 and 280.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.29, 968.33 and 280.08 is: 420.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.29 : 968.33 = 280.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.29/968.33 = 280.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.29x = 968.33 × 280.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.29x = 271,210.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,210.57/645.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.29

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