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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.66, 967.67 and 280.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.66, 967.67 and 280.08 is: 419.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.66 : 967.67 = 280.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.66/967.67 = 280.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.66x = 967.67 × 280.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.66x = 271,023.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,023.61/645.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.76

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