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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.20, 967.88 and 206.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.20, 967.88 and 206.48 is: 309.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.20 : 967.88 = 206.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.20/967.88 = 206.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.20x = 967.88 × 206.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.20x = 199,847.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,847.86/645.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.75

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