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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.46, 968.23 and 212.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.46, 968.23 and 212.62 is: 318.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.46 : 968.23 = 212.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.46/968.23 = 212.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.46x = 968.23 × 212.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.46x = 205,865.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,865.06/645.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.94

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