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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.58, 621.46 and 183.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.58, 621.46 and 183.59 is: 275.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.58 : 621.46 = 183.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.58/621.46 = 183.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.58x = 621.46 × 183.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.58x = 114,094.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,094.94/414.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.21

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