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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.90, 968.46 and 280.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.90, 968.46 and 280.50 is: 420.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.90 : 968.46 = 280.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.90/968.46 = 280.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.90x = 968.46 × 280.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.90x = 271,653.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,653.03/645.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.58

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