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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.84, 962.15 and 208.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.84, 962.15 and 208.69 is: 312.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.84 : 962.15 = 208.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.84/962.15 = 208.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.84x = 962.15 × 208.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.84x = 200,787.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,787.63/641.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.83

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