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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.53, 968.27 and 212.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.53, 968.27 and 212.69 is: 319.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.53 : 968.27 = 212.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.53/968.27 = 212.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.53x = 968.27 × 212.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.53x = 205,935.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,935.44/645.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.02

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