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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.60, 968.54 and 212.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.60, 968.54 and 212.76 is: 319.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.60 : 968.54 = 212.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.60/968.54 = 212.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.60x = 968.54 × 212.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.60x = 206,066.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,066.57/645.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.19

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