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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.67, 968.66 and 212.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.67, 968.66 and 212.83 is: 319.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.67 : 968.66 = 212.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.67/968.66 = 212.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.67x = 968.66 × 212.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.67x = 206,159.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,159.91/645.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.30

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