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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.80, 968.78 and 280.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.80, 968.78 and 280.60 is: 420.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.80 : 968.78 = 280.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.80/968.78 = 280.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.80x = 968.78 × 280.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.80x = 271,839.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,839.67/645.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.93

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