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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.40, 968.15 and 280.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.40, 968.15 and 280.20 is: 420.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.40 : 968.15 = 280.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.40/968.15 = 280.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.40x = 968.15 × 280.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.40x = 271,276.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,276.33/645.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.32

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