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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.64, 968.56 and 212.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.64, 968.56 and 212.76 is: 319.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.64 : 968.56 = 212.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.64/968.56 = 212.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.64x = 968.56 × 212.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.64x = 206,070.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,070.83/645.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.17

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