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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.31, 968.66 and 280.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.31, 968.66 and 280.67 is: 420.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.31 : 968.66 = 280.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.31/968.66 = 280.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.31x = 968.66 × 280.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.31x = 271,867.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,867.56/646.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.65

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