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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.56, 968.12 and 280.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.56, 968.12 and 280.24 is: 420.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.56 : 968.12 = 280.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.56/968.12 = 280.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.56x = 968.12 × 280.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.56x = 271,305.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,305.95/645.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.26

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