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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.93, 968.86 and 213.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.93, 968.86 and 213.07 is: 319.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.93 : 968.86 = 213.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.93/968.86 = 213.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.93x = 968.86 × 213.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.93x = 206,435.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,435.00/645.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.59

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