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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.71, 961.07 and 207.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.71, 961.07 and 207.90 is: 311.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.71 : 961.07 = 207.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.71/961.07 = 207.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.71x = 961.07 × 207.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.71x = 199,805.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,805.41/640.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.85

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