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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.46, 960.36 and 207.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.46, 960.36 and 207.56 is: 311.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.46 : 960.36 = 207.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.46/960.36 = 207.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.46x = 960.36 × 207.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.46x = 199,332.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,332.32/640.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.23

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