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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.62, 962.28 and 208.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.62, 962.28 and 208.87 is: 313.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.62 : 962.28 = 208.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.62/962.28 = 208.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.62x = 962.28 × 208.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.62x = 200,991.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,991.42/641.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.26

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