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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.74, 968.82 and 213.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.74, 968.82 and 213.20 is: 319.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.74 : 968.82 = 213.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.74/968.82 = 213.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.74x = 968.82 × 213.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.74x = 206,554.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,554.05/645.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.87

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