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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.48, 968.37 and 212.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.48, 968.37 and 212.64 is: 319.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.48 : 968.37 = 212.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.48/968.37 = 212.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.48x = 968.37 × 212.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.48x = 205,914.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,914.20/645.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.01

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