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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.73, 928.23 and 207.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.73, 928.23 and 207.79 is: 311.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.73 : 928.23 = 207.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.73/928.23 = 207.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.73x = 928.23 × 207.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.73x = 192,876.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,876.91/618.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.73

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