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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.40, 961.88 and 208.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.40, 961.88 and 208.46 is: 312.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.40 : 961.88 = 208.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.40/961.88 = 208.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.40x = 961.88 × 208.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.40x = 200,513.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,513.50/641.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.62

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