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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.36, 968.07 and 280.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.36, 968.07 and 280.17 is: 420.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.36 : 968.07 = 280.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.36/968.07 = 280.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.36x = 968.07 × 280.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.36x = 271,224.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,224.17/645.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.27

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