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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.39, 968.18 and 212.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.39, 968.18 and 212.45 is: 318.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.39 : 968.18 = 212.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.39/968.18 = 212.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.39x = 968.18 × 212.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.39x = 205,683.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,683.94/645.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.70

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