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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.41, 968.02 and 212.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.41, 968.02 and 212.57 is: 318.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.41 : 968.02 = 212.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.41/968.02 = 212.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.41x = 968.02 × 212.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.41x = 205,772.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,772.01/645.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.82

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