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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.30, 968.13 and 280.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.30, 968.13 and 280.26 is: 420.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.30 : 968.13 = 280.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.30/968.13 = 280.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.30x = 968.13 × 280.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.30x = 271,328.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,328.11/645.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.47

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