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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.45, 621.18 and 183.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.45, 621.18 and 183.24 is: 274.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.45 : 621.18 = 183.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.45/621.18 = 183.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.45x = 621.18 × 183.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.45x = 113,825.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,825.02/414.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.64

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