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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.99, 969.06 and 213.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.99, 969.06 and 213.15 is: 319.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.99 : 969.06 = 213.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.99/969.06 = 213.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.99x = 969.06 × 213.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.99x = 206,555.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,555.14/645.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.75

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