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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.81, 968.88 and 280.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.81, 968.88 and 280.51 is: 420.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.81 : 968.88 = 280.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.81/968.88 = 280.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.81x = 968.88 × 280.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.81x = 271,780.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,780.53/645.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.84

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