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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.29, 960.13 and 207.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.29, 960.13 and 207.35 is: 310.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.29 : 960.13 = 207.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.29/960.13 = 207.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.29x = 960.13 × 207.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.29x = 199,082.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,082.96/640.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.93

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