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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.69, 961.19 and 207.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.69, 961.19 and 207.84 is: 311.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.69 : 961.19 = 207.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.69/961.19 = 207.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.69x = 961.19 × 207.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.69x = 199,777.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,777.07/640.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.82

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