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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.45, 961.97 and 208.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.45, 961.97 and 208.50 is: 312.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.45 : 961.97 = 208.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.45/961.97 = 208.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.45x = 961.97 × 208.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.45x = 200,569.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,569.70/641.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.68

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