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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.63, 968.28 and 280.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.63, 968.28 and 280.34 is: 420.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.63 : 968.28 = 280.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.63/968.28 = 280.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.63x = 968.28 × 280.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.63x = 271,443.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,443.42/645.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.43

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