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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.80, 961.05 and 207.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.80, 961.05 and 207.84 is: 311.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.80 : 961.05 = 207.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.80/961.05 = 207.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.80x = 961.05 × 207.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.80x = 199,744.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,744.63/640.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.71

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