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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.34, 968.07 and 212.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.34, 968.07 and 212.58 is: 318.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.34 : 968.07 = 212.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.34/968.07 = 212.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.34x = 968.07 × 212.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.34x = 205,792.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,792.32/645.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.89

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