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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.55, 969.65 and 281.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.55, 969.65 and 281.25 is: 421.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.55 : 969.65 = 281.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.55/969.65 = 281.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.55x = 969.65 × 281.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.55x = 272,713.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,713.71/646.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.80

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