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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.56, 926.44 and 206.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.56, 926.44 and 206.62 is: 309.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.56 : 926.44 = 206.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.56/926.44 = 206.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.56x = 926.44 × 206.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.56x = 191,421.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,421.03/617.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.96

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