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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.31, 960.66 and 207.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.31, 960.66 and 207.77 is: 311.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.31 : 960.66 = 207.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.31/960.66 = 207.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.31x = 960.66 × 207.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.31x = 199,591.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,591.52/640.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.71

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