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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.64, 968.70 and 280.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.64, 968.70 and 280.36 is: 420.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.64 : 968.70 = 280.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.64/968.70 = 280.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.64x = 968.70 × 280.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.64x = 271,584.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,584.73/645.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.64

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