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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.57, 622.08 and 183.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.57, 622.08 and 183.62 is: 275.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.57 : 622.08 = 183.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.57/622.08 = 183.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.57x = 622.08 × 183.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.57x = 114,226.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,226.33/414.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.53

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