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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.49, 968.24 and 212.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.49, 968.24 and 212.65 is: 318.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.49 : 968.24 = 212.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.49/968.24 = 212.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.49x = 968.24 × 212.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.49x = 205,896.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,896.24/645.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.98

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