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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.88, 962.93 and 208.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.88, 962.93 and 208.94 is: 313.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.88 : 962.93 = 208.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.88/962.93 = 208.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.88x = 962.93 × 208.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.88x = 201,191.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,191.14/641.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.44

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