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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.46, 927.74 and 207.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.46, 927.74 and 207.59 is: 311.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.46 : 927.74 = 207.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.46/927.74 = 207.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.46x = 927.74 × 207.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.46x = 192,590.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,590.83/618.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.41

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