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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.46, 926.34 and 206.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.46, 926.34 and 206.60 is: 309.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.46 : 926.34 = 206.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.46/926.34 = 206.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.46x = 926.34 × 206.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.46x = 191,381.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,381.84/617.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.95

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