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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.51, 960.77 and 207.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.51, 960.77 and 207.67 is: 311.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.51 : 960.77 = 207.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.51/960.77 = 207.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.51x = 960.77 × 207.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.51x = 199,523.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,523.11/640.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.51

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