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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.44, 968.28 and 212.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.44, 968.28 and 212.90 is: 319.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.44 : 968.28 = 212.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.44/968.28 = 212.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.44x = 968.28 × 212.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.44x = 206,146.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,146.81/645.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.39

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