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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.66, 968.38 and 212.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.66, 968.38 and 212.76 is: 319.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.66 : 968.38 = 212.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.66/968.38 = 212.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.66x = 968.38 × 212.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.66x = 206,032.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,032.53/645.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.10

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