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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.09, 959.79 and 207.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.09, 959.79 and 207.19 is: 310.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.09 : 959.79 = 207.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.09/959.79 = 207.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.09x = 959.79 × 207.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.09x = 198,858.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,858.89/640.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.67

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