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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.47, 927.38 and 207.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.47, 927.38 and 207.47 is: 311.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.47 : 927.38 = 207.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.47/927.38 = 207.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.47x = 927.38 × 207.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.47x = 192,403.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,403.53/618.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.10

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