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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.44, 968.12 and 280.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.44, 968.12 and 280.16 is: 420.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.44 : 968.12 = 280.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.44/968.12 = 280.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.44x = 968.12 × 280.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.44x = 271,228.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,228.50/645.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.22

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