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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.04, 969.06 and 280.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.04, 969.06 and 280.64 is: 420.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.04 : 969.06 = 280.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.04/969.06 = 280.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.04x = 969.06 × 280.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.04x = 271,957.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,957.00/646.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.96

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