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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.45, 967.89 and 212.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.45, 967.89 and 212.52 is: 318.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.45 : 967.89 = 212.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.45/967.89 = 212.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.45x = 967.89 × 212.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.45x = 205,695.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,695.98/645.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.69

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