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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.82, 962.82 and 208.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.82, 962.82 and 208.89 is: 313.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.82 : 962.82 = 208.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.82/962.82 = 208.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.82x = 962.82 × 208.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.82x = 201,123.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,123.47/641.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.36

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