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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.56, 962.48 and 208.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.56, 962.48 and 208.76 is: 313.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.56 : 962.48 = 208.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.56/962.48 = 208.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.56x = 962.48 × 208.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.56x = 200,927.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,927.32/641.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.19

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