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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.94, 968.93 and 213.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.94, 968.93 and 213.13 is: 319.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.94 : 968.93 = 213.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.94/968.93 = 213.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.94x = 968.93 × 213.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.94x = 206,508.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,508.05/645.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.70

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