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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.32, 960.61 and 207.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.32, 960.61 and 207.44 is: 311.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.32 : 960.61 = 207.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.32/960.61 = 207.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.32x = 960.61 × 207.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.32x = 199,268.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,268.94/640.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.20

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