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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.46, 621.27 and 183.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.46, 621.27 and 183.47 is: 275.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.46 : 621.27 = 183.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.46/621.27 = 183.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.46x = 621.27 × 183.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.46x = 113,984.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,984.41/414.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.02

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