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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.63, 926.36 and 206.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.63, 926.36 and 206.79 is: 310.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.63 : 926.36 = 206.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.63/926.36 = 206.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.63x = 926.36 × 206.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.63x = 191,560.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,560.95/617.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.15

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