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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.12, 968.65 and 280.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.12, 968.65 and 280.64 is: 420.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.12 : 968.65 = 280.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.12/968.65 = 280.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.12x = 968.65 × 280.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.12x = 271,841.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,841.94/646.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.73

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