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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.64, 962.50 and 208.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.64, 962.50 and 208.74 is: 313.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.64 : 962.50 = 208.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.64/962.50 = 208.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.64x = 962.50 × 208.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.64x = 200,912.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,912.25/641.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.12

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