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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.88, 622.50 and 183.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.88, 622.50 and 183.62 is: 275.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.88 : 622.50 = 183.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.88/622.50 = 183.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.88x = 622.50 × 183.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.88x = 114,301.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,301.07/414.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.50

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