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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.14, 968.96 and 280.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.14, 968.96 and 280.74 is: 421.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.14 : 968.96 = 280.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.14/968.96 = 280.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.14x = 968.96 × 280.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.14x = 272,025.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,025.83/646.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.00

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