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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.88, 960.74 and 207.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.88, 960.74 and 207.76 is: 311.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.88 : 960.74 = 207.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.88/960.74 = 207.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.88x = 960.74 × 207.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.88x = 199,603.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,603.34/640.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.45

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