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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.72, 968.54 and 280.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.72, 968.54 and 280.25 is: 420.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.72 : 968.54 = 280.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.72/968.54 = 280.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.72x = 968.54 × 280.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.72x = 271,433.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,433.34/645.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.36

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