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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.66, 968.64 and 212.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.66, 968.64 and 212.85 is: 319.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.66 : 968.64 = 212.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.66/968.64 = 212.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.66x = 968.64 × 212.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.66x = 206,175.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,175.02/645.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.32

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