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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.75, 968.74 and 207.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.75, 968.74 and 207.10 is: 310.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.75 : 968.74 = 207.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.75/968.74 = 207.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.75x = 968.74 × 207.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.75x = 200,623.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,623.11/645.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.68

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