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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.46, 960.45 and 207.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.46, 960.45 and 207.50 is: 311.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.46 : 960.45 = 207.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.46/960.45 = 207.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.46x = 960.45 × 207.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.46x = 199,293.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,293.38/640.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.17

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