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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.02, 968.79 and 280.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.02, 968.79 and 280.83 is: 421.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.02 : 968.79 = 280.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.02/968.79 = 280.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.02x = 968.79 × 280.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.02x = 272,065.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,065.30/646.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.14

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