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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.59, 968.45 and 212.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.59, 968.45 and 212.82 is: 319.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.59 : 968.45 = 212.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.59/968.45 = 212.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.59x = 968.45 × 212.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.59x = 206,104.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,104.46/645.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.25

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