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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.58, 962.41 and 208.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.58, 962.41 and 208.78 is: 313.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.58 : 962.41 = 208.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.58/962.41 = 208.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.58x = 962.41 × 208.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.58x = 200,931.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,931.96/641.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.18

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