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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.56, 621.70 and 183.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.56, 621.70 and 183.44 is: 275.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.56 : 621.70 = 183.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.56/621.70 = 183.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.56x = 621.70 × 183.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.56x = 114,045.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,045.74/414.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.10

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