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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.83, 962.75 and 208.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.83, 962.75 and 208.98 is: 313.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.83 : 962.75 = 208.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.83/962.75 = 208.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.83x = 962.75 × 208.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.83x = 201,195.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,195.50/641.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.47

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