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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414, 620.51 and 182.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414, 620.51 and 182.79 is: 273.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414 : 620.51 = 182.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414/620.51 = 182.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414x = 620.51 × 182.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414x = 113,422.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,422.11/414
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.97

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