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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.78, 968.13 and 280.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.78, 968.13 and 280.47 is: 420.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.78 : 968.13 = 280.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.78/968.13 = 280.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.78x = 968.13 × 280.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.78x = 271,531.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,531.42/645.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.47

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