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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.79, 962.76 and 208.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.79, 962.76 and 208.85 is: 313.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.79 : 962.76 = 208.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.79/962.76 = 208.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.79x = 962.76 × 208.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.79x = 201,071.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,071.22/641.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.30

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