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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.71, 968.73 and 280.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.71, 968.73 and 280.55 is: 420.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.71 : 968.73 = 280.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.71/968.73 = 280.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.71x = 968.73 × 280.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.71x = 271,772.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,772.36/645.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.89

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