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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.36, 968.68 and 281.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.36, 968.68 and 281.08 is: 421.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.36 : 968.68 = 281.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.36/968.68 = 281.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.36x = 968.68 × 281.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.36x = 272,276.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,276.57/646.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.25

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