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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.35, 968.00 and 280.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.35, 968.00 and 280.40 is: 420.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.35 : 968.00 = 280.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.35/968.00 = 280.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.35x = 968.00 × 280.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.35x = 271,423.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,423.06/645.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.59

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