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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.87, 622.47 and 183.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.87, 622.47 and 183.75 is: 275.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.87 : 622.47 = 183.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.87/622.47 = 183.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.87x = 622.47 × 183.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.87x = 114,378.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,378.86/414.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.70

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