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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.15, 969.23 and 280.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.15, 969.23 and 280.89 is: 421.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.15 : 969.23 = 280.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.15/969.23 = 280.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.15x = 969.23 × 280.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.15x = 272,247.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,247.01/646.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.34

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