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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.80, 968.88 and 280.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.80, 968.88 and 280.52 is: 420.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.80 : 968.88 = 280.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.80/968.88 = 280.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.80x = 968.88 × 280.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.80x = 271,790.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,790.22/645.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.86

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