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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.76, 968.74 and 212.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.76, 968.74 and 212.82 is: 319.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.76 : 968.74 = 212.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.76/968.74 = 212.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.76x = 968.74 × 212.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.76x = 206,167.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,167.25/645.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.26

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