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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.28, 962.04 and 208.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.28, 962.04 and 208.46 is: 312.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.28 : 962.04 = 208.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.28/962.04 = 208.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.28x = 962.04 × 208.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.28x = 200,546.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,546.86/641.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.73

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