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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.09, 967.70 and 212.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.09, 967.70 and 212.32 is: 318.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.09 : 967.70 = 212.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.09/967.70 = 212.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.09x = 967.70 × 212.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.09x = 205,462.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,462.06/645.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.50

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