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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.32, 968.04 and 212.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.32, 968.04 and 212.51 is: 318.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.32 : 968.04 = 212.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.32/968.04 = 212.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.32x = 968.04 × 212.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.32x = 205,713.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,713.34/645.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.78

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