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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.39, 968.34 and 275.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.39, 968.34 and 275.28 is: 413.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.39 : 968.34 = 275.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.39/968.34 = 275.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.39x = 968.34 × 275.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.39x = 266,564.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,564.64/645.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.03

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