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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.04, 967.08 and 212.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.04, 967.08 and 212.08 is: 317.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.04 : 967.08 = 212.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.04/967.08 = 212.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.04x = 967.08 × 212.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.04x = 205,098.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,098.33/645.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.96

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