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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.84, 622.48 and 183.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.84, 622.48 and 183.89 is: 275.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.84 : 622.48 = 183.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.84/622.48 = 183.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.84x = 622.48 × 183.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.84x = 114,463.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,463.82/414.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.92

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