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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.54, 967.79 and 280.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.54, 967.79 and 280.07 is: 419.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.54 : 967.79 = 280.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.54/967.79 = 280.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.54x = 967.79 × 280.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.54x = 271,048.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,048.44/645.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.88

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