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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.80, 968.04 and 280.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.80, 968.04 and 280.28 is: 420.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.80 : 968.04 = 280.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.80/968.04 = 280.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.80x = 968.04 × 280.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.80x = 271,322.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,322.25/645.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.13

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