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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.10, 968.36 and 280.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.10, 968.36 and 280.46 is: 420.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.10 : 968.36 = 280.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.10/968.36 = 280.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.10x = 968.36 × 280.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.10x = 271,586.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,586.25/646.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.35

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