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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.66, 960.88 and 207.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.66, 960.88 and 207.82 is: 311.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.66 : 960.88 = 207.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.66/960.88 = 207.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.66x = 960.88 × 207.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.66x = 199,690.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,690.08/640.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.69

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