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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.52, 962.30 and 208.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.52, 962.30 and 208.71 is: 313.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.52 : 962.30 = 208.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.52/962.30 = 208.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.52x = 962.30 × 208.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.52x = 200,840.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,840.59/641.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.07

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