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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.70, 927 and 207.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.70, 927 and 207.04 is: 310.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.70 : 927 = 207.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.70/927 = 207.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.70x = 927 × 207.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.70x = 191,926.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,926.08/617.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.71

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