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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.54, 968.42 and 280.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.54, 968.42 and 280.32 is: 420.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.54 : 968.42 = 280.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.54/968.42 = 280.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.54x = 968.42 × 280.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.54x = 271,467.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,467.49/645.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.53

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