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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.96, 969.29 and 280.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.96, 969.29 and 280.76 is: 421.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.96 : 969.29 = 280.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.96/969.29 = 280.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.96x = 969.29 × 280.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.96x = 272,131.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,131.61/645.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.28

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