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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.58, 968.25 and 212.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.58, 968.25 and 212.68 is: 318.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.58 : 968.25 = 212.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.58/968.25 = 212.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.58x = 968.25 × 212.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.58x = 205,927.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,927.41/645.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.98

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