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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.30, 968.10 and 212.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.30, 968.10 and 212.46 is: 318.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.30 : 968.10 = 212.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.30/968.10 = 212.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.30x = 968.10 × 212.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.30x = 205,682.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,682.53/645.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.74

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