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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.78, 968.73 and 280.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.78, 968.73 and 280.60 is: 420.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.78 : 968.73 = 280.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.78/968.73 = 280.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.78x = 968.73 × 280.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.78x = 271,825.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,825.64/645.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.93

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