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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.93, 968.94 and 213.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.93, 968.94 and 213.39 is: 320.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.93 : 968.94 = 213.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.93/968.94 = 213.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.93x = 968.94 × 213.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.93x = 206,762.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,762.11/645.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.10

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