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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.70, 967.65 and 279.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.70, 967.65 and 279.97 is: 419.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.70 : 967.65 = 279.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.70/967.65 = 279.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.70x = 967.65 × 279.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.70x = 270,912.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,912.97/645.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.56

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