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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.45, 968.60 and 280.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.45, 968.60 and 280.27 is: 420.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.45 : 968.60 = 280.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.45/968.60 = 280.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.45x = 968.60 × 280.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.45x = 271,469.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,469.52/645.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.59

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