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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.91, 962.62 and 208.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.91, 962.62 and 208.95 is: 313.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.91 : 962.62 = 208.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.91/962.62 = 208.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.91x = 962.62 × 208.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.91x = 201,139.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,139.45/641.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.35

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