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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.29, 927.68 and 207.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.29, 927.68 and 207.49 is: 311.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.29 : 927.68 = 207.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.29/927.68 = 207.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.29x = 927.68 × 207.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.29x = 192,480.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,480.97/618.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.31

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