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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.90, 926.89 and 207.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.90, 926.89 and 207.05 is: 310.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.90 : 926.89 = 207.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.90/926.89 = 207.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.90x = 926.89 × 207.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.90x = 191,907.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,907.42/617.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.58

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