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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.47, 968.36 and 212.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.47, 968.36 and 212.63 is: 318.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.47 : 968.36 = 212.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.47/968.36 = 212.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.47x = 968.36 × 212.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.47x = 205,896.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,896.48/645.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.99

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