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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.49, 960.88 and 207.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.49, 960.88 and 207.64 is: 311.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.49 : 960.88 = 207.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.49/960.88 = 207.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.49x = 960.88 × 207.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.49x = 199,517.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,517.12/640.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.51

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