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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.41, 968.72 and 280.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.41, 968.72 and 280.95 is: 421.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.41 : 968.72 = 280.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.41/968.72 = 280.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.41x = 968.72 × 280.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.41x = 272,160.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,160.48/646.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.03

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