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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.48, 968.09 and 212.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.48, 968.09 and 212.54 is: 318.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.48 : 968.09 = 212.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.48/968.09 = 212.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.48x = 968.09 × 212.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.48x = 205,753.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,753.54/645.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.76

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