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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.51, 960.66 and 207.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.51, 960.66 and 207.56 is: 311.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.51 : 960.66 = 207.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.51/960.66 = 207.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.51x = 960.66 × 207.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.51x = 199,396.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,396.99/640.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.31

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