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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.18, 967.83 and 212.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.18, 967.83 and 212.41 is: 318.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.18 : 967.83 = 212.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.18/967.83 = 212.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.18x = 967.83 × 212.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.18x = 205,576.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,576.77/645.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.63

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