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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.46, 968.10 and 212.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.46, 968.10 and 212.56 is: 318.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.46 : 968.10 = 212.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.46/968.10 = 212.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.46x = 968.10 × 212.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.46x = 205,779.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,779.34/645.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.81

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