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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.64, 961.01 and 207.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.64, 961.01 and 207.80 is: 311.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.64 : 961.01 = 207.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.64/961.01 = 207.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.64x = 961.01 × 207.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.64x = 199,692.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,692.03/640.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.71

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