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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.28, 960.44 and 207.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.28, 960.44 and 207.38 is: 311.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.28 : 960.44 = 207.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.28/960.44 = 207.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.28x = 960.44 × 207.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.28x = 199,176.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,176.05/640.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.08

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