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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.85, 926.79 and 207.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.85, 926.79 and 207.03 is: 310.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.85 : 926.79 = 207.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.85/926.79 = 207.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.85x = 926.79 × 207.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.85x = 191,873.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,873.33/617.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.55

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