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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.69, 926.65 and 206.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.69, 926.65 and 206.79 is: 310.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.69 : 926.65 = 206.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.69/926.65 = 206.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.69x = 926.65 × 206.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.69x = 191,621.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,621.95/617.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.22

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