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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.15, 969.05 and 280.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.15, 969.05 and 280.85 is: 421.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.15 : 969.05 = 280.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.15/969.05 = 280.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.15x = 969.05 × 280.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.15x = 272,159.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,159.61/646.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.20

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