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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.45, 620.99 and 182.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.45, 620.99 and 182.99 is: 274.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.45 : 620.99 = 182.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.45/620.99 = 182.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.45x = 620.99 × 182.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.45x = 113,630.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,630.94/414.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.17

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