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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.76, 962.57 and 203.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.76, 962.57 and 203.01 is: 304.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.76 : 962.57 = 203.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.76/962.57 = 203.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.76x = 962.57 × 203.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.76x = 195,410.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,410.32/641.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.49

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